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lil John Buttera -Down but sure not out

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by cole, May 2, 2007.

  1. Jmountainjr
    Joined: Dec 29, 2006
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    Jmountainjr
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    Lil John. It's excellent to hear that you are on the mend. God speed! I've been reading about your racing and rodding exploits for 40 years. A few months before the news of your health scare, I came across a part that had been hanging around a speed shop for a very long time. At the time, the unconfirmed story was that you'd made the part back in the early billet days. I wasn't sure about that, but if not yours, it was certainly a copy of your style. I bought the part and have based my current project - a '29 roadster on '32 rails - around it. Take care.
     

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  2. Hackerbilt
    Joined: Aug 13, 2001
    Posts: 6,249

    Hackerbilt
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    Where's everyone coming up with the "on the mend" stuff?
    At least read ALL the stuff last posted!!!

    'hukedup' brought this to the top today to say Lil John just had a stroke and is BACK in the Hospital!!!

    Best wishes to you John.
    A stroke is recoverable. Don't let it get you down.
    Stay tough and fight it...;)
     
  3. Brewton
    Joined: Jun 24, 2005
    Posts: 884

    Brewton
    Member

    Lil John - keep fighting! We're praying for ya!
    Brewton
     
  4. Broman
    Joined: Jan 31, 2002
    Posts: 1,487

    Broman
    Member
    from an Island

    Again - not a religiouso, so I can't send anything but love.

    Hope this is just a bump in the road and you'll be back in the shop carving out another masterpiece - not just for us but for your family and friends.


    Any new news yet? ----> Please someone keep us posted.



    Lil john is one of those Hot Rod heros that I will always worship.


    Trend setter.
     
  5. Sorry to hear of the setback - all of us Canucks are pulling for you John...

    Steve
     
  6. Bern_29
    Joined: Sep 7, 2005
    Posts: 54

    Bern_29
    Member

    Us Aussies too!!!!
     
  7. Hang in there J.
     
  8. slammed
    Joined: Jun 10, 2004
    Posts: 8,150

    slammed
    Member

    Re-upping the prayer's..........
     
  9. Hey Jessie whats the lateset on 'Lil ?...
     
  10. allyn
    Joined: May 6, 2007
    Posts: 3

    allyn
    Member

    Will someone in the know please update on John
     
  11. fab32
    Joined: May 14, 2002
    Posts: 13,985

    fab32
    Member Emeritus

    Keeping this at the top. We NEED to know how John is doing.
    Jesse or anyone else close, what is the latest?

    Frank
     
  12. Ebert
    Joined: Feb 13, 2006
    Posts: 1,920

    Ebert
    Member
    from Keller, TX

    Keep the fight 'Lil John!!!! Love you, brother!

    Ebert
     
  13. Lil, hope you get better soon man, strokes are rough, my dad had one back in 1990 and it changed our entire family. You are a great inspiration to many here, including myself, and I think we all want you to continue to inspire us for a little while longer. I offer my thoughts and prayers to you.

    Gray
     
  14. hotrod fozzie
    Joined: Sep 16, 2006
    Posts: 175

    hotrod fozzie
    Member

    Get Well Soon !!!! Lil John Hope Your Back Twistin Wrenchs Soon!!:
     
  15. Somebody please update us.
     
  16. duecevw
    Joined: Sep 1, 2006
    Posts: 177

    duecevw
    Member
    from oc calif

    Went to the Outriders show a few weeks back. Lil John was there walkin around , Looked alittle tired but looked great. Was great to see him and one of his cars. :)
     
  17. Good to hear you're doing better Lil' John. Make sure you keep us updated on the new project... and your health of course! :)
     
  18. PRIMERDAVE
    Joined: Jun 8, 2005
    Posts: 895

    PRIMERDAVE
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    Gods speed and a very speedy recovery.....Cole, thanks for sharing those very inspiring words with the HAMB world.....makes one think!!
     
  19. rayjon
    Joined: Aug 15, 2006
    Posts: 127

    rayjon
    Member
    from Reno Nv..

    Thanks Cole and Jesse, for the update,

    We have all taken a lesson or two from John in what is possible with attitude, tallent and vision.
     
  20. lil' john
    Joined: Nov 15, 2006
    Posts: 30

    lil' john
    Member
    from socal

    this is leigh, johns daughter... my dad is home now, and is doing rehab to get his strength back. He's hanging in there, giving grief along he way, making us proud. Thanx for thinking of him.
     
  21. Hackerbilt
    Joined: Aug 13, 2001
    Posts: 6,249

    Hackerbilt
    Member

    All the best to him Leigh!
    I'm way over BEYOND the right coast of Canada...and your Dad has tought me a bunch just from his buildups in the mags!
    He's worldwide. ;)

    Hang tough Lil' John...
     
  22. echoing HackerBills words Leigh.....

    Thoughts also/again to the family, hang tough...

    Regards,

    Drewfus
     
  23. Duration
    Joined: Oct 2, 2006
    Posts: 543

    Duration
    Member
    from Wayne, MI

    my prayers go out to you, your dad and chris. ive never met or talked to john myself but i have admired his work for years. bless you all in this time of recovery.

    -jack martin
     
  24. Unkl Ian
    Joined: Mar 29, 2001
    Posts: 13,509

    Unkl Ian

    Glad to hear it.
     
  25. publicenemy1925
    Joined: Feb 4, 2007
    Posts: 3,187

    publicenemy1925
    Member
    from OKC, OK

    OUTSTANDING! Best news I heard all day!
     
  26. Ebert
    Joined: Feb 13, 2006
    Posts: 1,920

    Ebert
    Member
    from Keller, TX

    Thanks, Leigh. Please tell him his Indy buddies are thinking of him and can't wait to see him.

    Ebert
     
  27. Fred Vierheller
    Joined: Jun 6, 2007
    Posts: 3

    Fred Vierheller
    Member

    Lil John's is my friend, we spend many hours drawing and programming parts, everybody should know how grateful I am of his friendship and teachings, Lil John is my Idol, and I'm waiting for him to call me at anytime so we can cut some chips together again. John, get better, get up, make up some coffee and call me, let’s turn that machine ON! Lets finish that car!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:eek:ffice:eek:ffice" /><o:p></o:p>
     
  28. Fred Vierheller
    Joined: Jun 6, 2007
    Posts: 3

    Fred Vierheller
    Member

    Lil John's is my friend, we spend many hours drawing and programming parts, everybody should know how grateful I am of his friendship and teachings, Lil John is my Idol, and I'm waiting for him to call me at anytime so we can cut some chips together again. John, get better, get up, make up some coffee and call me, let’s turn that machine ON! Lets finish that car!
    Fred Vierheller
    SolidMasters<O:p</O:p
     
  29. So Fred, do you have any new news? How's John doing?
     
  30. Let's bump this one.
    Anyone have any news on Lil' John?
     

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