The Genius That Was Larry Watson

A Late 40s Drive Around Downtown LA

A short reel of "process plate" rear-projection footage of downtown Los Angeles, shot sometime around '48 or '49. A very cool look back in time, and a real piece of history that documents an old neighborhood lost years ago to redevelopment.

And keep your eyes open for the vintage hot rods!

Black Betty: Progress Report (tits & bits)

edit - traded Black Betty for a '62 Chrysler Imperial Crown, summer of '2012

Removed the rear door window trim and panels. Getting ready to shave the rear handles. Removed headlight trim and chrome trim around grill opening. The screws holding the remaining anodized trim will have to be ground off then I'll decide whether or not i'll re-use it with the new, custom grill. Will be ordering the new starter from Summit by the end of the week.

Some of my recently acquired stash:

four all metal Keystone center caps (very hard to find) for my torque-thrust wheels.

early 60's US made California Customs cast aluminum valve covers.
These should clean up and polish nicely.