I am sure this is old news, but it seems he was a builder/machinist at Disneyland. I know he could be somewhat of an A&& but I followed him a bit and loved what he did with his cars. God Bless Cod!
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-coddington29feb29,1,910979.story
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-coddington29feb29,1,910979.story