Sorry Chuck, I'm not as familiar with the Northridge neighborhood. Last time I was in Northridge proper was for my Mom's graduation from Cal State Northridge in 1981 I think it was.
I don't remember Cupid's at all. But I do remember Der Weinerschnitzel and Loves BBQ Pit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7yfxZs3zVg
Last time I was in the general area was when I moved from my Mom's condo on Camellia Ave.(Sepulveda, bleh) 6 months before the Northridge quake.
We moved from the ranch house in 1971 and later we moved from California(Simi Valley) altogether in 1975.
While I could practically tell you where every leaf fell at the ranch house and every crack in the concrete was, I don't have the same level of detailed memory for any other place I've ever lived. The ranch house was where I developed my extreme love of knotty pine board. It paneled virtually the entire interior with the exception of the kitchen and bathroom. I could almost draw a blueprint of the floorplan I remember the house so well.
Still awaiting more pics of your Crown.
