This picture had to be taken in 1954 at our house on San Jose Street in Stockton.  My sister, Ingrid and I were watching Dad very intently as he worked on the frame of the ' Lil' White Jewel".

Mom proudly posing in the driver's seat of the Lil' White Jewel'. This is the home that Dad bought for us in 1955. It was a brand new tract development called Nightengale Manor.  The house cost Dad $10,000, for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car garage home, with a HUGE backyard.  Ahhh...memories. .

Notice the Tuck n' Roll.   (Early Color Photos)

Dad replaced stock engine with a '52 Desoto 331 Hemi

More of the meticulous care Dad put into his Lil White Jewel

            Dad Arce  looking so PROUD     Uncle Bobby Arquilada. (also rare)

              Dad in the Driver's Seat                      

Uncle Uumput in the background

Mom giving a BIG smile for the camera. Me (Debbie) standing near Mom. Uncle Uumput toward back of car.

(STAYED TUNED...MORE PRECIOUS PICS TO FOLLOW)