Ness hung up the torch and helmet from what I hear.........he is a local guy , but his fame/ pricing put him out of most everyone I knows reach. I saw a soft tail sportster he did a couple years ago...........he is a magician in my opinion.
He did more than just cars and was damned good at what ever he did.
He was pretty generous with helping guys with their set ups according to people I know too.
He was one of few who would fab titanium in these parts.
Top of the heap ?
Haas probably.