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History Larry Watson's Personal Photo Collection

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Rikster, Mar 25, 2011.

  1. Thanks so much for these pics!!! I love late 50's early 60's mild customs.
     
  2. I absolutely love the 32 for obvious re
     
  3. FI-62
    Joined: Jun 20, 2008
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    Wow ! Terrific pictures. That old Kodachrome or Kodacolor really makes the pictures scream fifties and sixties. I really miss those days and Watson was the best. Cool as ice cream underwear !
     
  4. mikhett
    Joined: Jan 22, 2005
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    from jackson nj

    LOVE IT! Thanks RIK!
     
  5. Maverick Daddy
    Joined: Nov 26, 2008
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    I just found this thread, But I wonder if any more Kustomized big trucks were ever done?AWSOME!
     
  6. SicSpeed
    Joined: Apr 23, 2014
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    from Idaho

    I just never have really liked the Tri 5's, especially the 56. But this car is Bitchin and it still has all the stock trim and lights !`
     
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  7. SicSpeed
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    from Idaho

    CRAZY DADDY, I have never seen this Watson Job . Too Cool
     
  8. SicSpeed
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    SicSpeed
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    from Idaho

    These 2 Pontiac's are fantastic looking.
     
  9. SicSpeed
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    SicSpeed
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    from Idaho

    Rikster, thanks for spending the time to post all these fabulous pictures and history of Larry Watson .
    Most of these cars have never been seen on this scale before. The creativity of Watson's style evolving has truly impacted the custom car trend. So thanks for posting this wonderful collection of Custom Car History.
     
  10. Phillips
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    Bumpin' thanks Rikster!
     
  11. Austinrod
    Joined: Jun 14, 2012
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    from Austin

    Just got this in the mail today came off Bob Schremp 54 Chevy that was painted by Larry Watson circa 1956ish
    Also he painted the back of this plaque
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1437164924.199388.jpg
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1437164934.933391.jpg
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    There's a date stamped on it 4/5/55
    It's also on the Kustomrama site
     
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  12. Very cool @Austinrod! Now how the hell did you come across that???
     
  13. Austinrod
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    from Austin

  14. Austinrod
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    Got it off EBAY Been following for 4 months until the price dropped 299
    Started a thread on it on here for more info
    Link up above ^^^^^^^^^^
     
  15. PJ Kosserof. Hay hauler from Bellflower. Used to park on Artesia Blvd about 200 yards to the west of Larry's shop.
     

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  16. Roger O'Dell
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    Are you related to Larry Van Leeuwen
     
  17. Yeah Roger, he was my father and Gerrit was my grandfather. I remember my dad working on your car 15- 20 years ago.
     
  18. Hey Roger, didn't you marry into that dairy family who's kids all got Corvettes?
     
  19. loudbang
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    How about a bump with this one of Larry and his new assistant

    Larry Watson with new helper.jpg
     
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  20. flyin-t
    Joined: Dec 29, 2004
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    Mrs. Larry Watson.
     
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  21. Gotgas
    Joined: Jul 22, 2004
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    from DFW USA

    As well as Miss California and Miss USA-World.

    [​IMG]
     
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  22. flyin-t
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    and she's still with us.

    [​IMG]
     
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  23. Gotgas
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    from DFW USA

    I would be very interested to hear her thoughts on Larry and their time together. I know she spent a lot of that time acting in Mexico, and got him into the acting industry. It's an interesting story, I'm sure.
     
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  24. Ratrod90
    Joined: Aug 17, 2012
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    from Kentucky

    Anyone know how I can get another Watson shirt from wore mine out any help would be greatly appreciated
     

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  26. loudbang
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    Another bump

    Larry Watson painting Roth's Road Agent

    Larry Watson painting Roth\'s Road Agent.jpg

    Watsons paint shop.jpg
     
  27. DDDenny
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    I don't see that I've posted here yet but this is still my favorite, so subtle, I just love it.
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  28. D.N.D.
    Joined: Aug 15, 2012
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    Ditto that Denny

    and like we used to say ' your car is very Sano man '

    DND
     
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  29. poorboy
    Joined: Feb 8, 2003
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    Love the color combo on that one Denny
     
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  30. loudbang
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    And just the V on the trunk.
     

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