Best of everything to ya John...... Doing this car with your son is about the best medicine a father[AND SON].....could ever recieve. Most of us never take or even get that chance and I am happy for you because you are doing it,especially now.... I personally believe you are responsible for elevating the hotrod world/hobby to a new standard with your innovations and quality workmanship,over the years,noone can argue that point. I think the HAMB is a better place ,because you registered here....you caught some flack then, took it like a true Hamb'r would and never even blinked. I meant anything I posted earlier [and I mean this]-you are an asset that we on this board are very lucky to be around. GET WELL mister! ....we are expecting more from you!
What a great way to start my day!! Hearing your OK and reading your post.I have always Had alotta respect for your work and can't wait to see what comes from a "refreshed" 'Lil John...........good to see ya back!
I hope you'll go to the Father's day show Dude! Don't worry, I think we'll all (HAMB'rs) try to give you your space, just the same, be prepared to shake a lot of hands! ha
John- Your post made my day, I am so glad you are on the road to recovery. And Here-here on it being about the people. If it weren't for a lot of the guys out there I never would have found my way. Best, and keep us informed of your progress. MRAK
Great news, and glad to hear you are back. There is nothing wrong with cantankerous, it is a lifestyle, and you do it so well.
John, GREAT to hear from you and that you are feeling better. Hope you, Chris and your pals are having a good time on Chris's car. We are all thinking of you!
John, I don't know you but I have followed you and your work a long time. Your talent has inspired me, and as I work on my current build it always makes me think of how I can take my Car to a higher level. I always look forward to your "take" on each build you do (so I can steal some ideas!). You are in mine and my Family's prayers, and I hope everything turns out well-Cars are a passion, but Family and Friends come first. Get well, I need your inspration!
I know you are very highly thought of. It's great to hear you're doing well and that your spirit is up and fighting. May all your previous accomplishments be dwarfed by all those to come as seen through the eyes of new life. God bless you L'l John Buttera!
Didn't you build a '69 Camaro with your son (silver, I think) in the '80s? That thing sat just right and was so subtle. I'm not a muscle car guy but that car was very well done.
Glad to hear your going to be in the shop again. I cant ever imagine not being able to go out to the shop everyday and build something cool. Stand tough John, I know you are a tough guy, your work has shown that in you for years. Get back where you belong! Tim @ www.irrationalmetalworks.com
hey lil john, glad to here your doing good ! every time someone bad mouths the ball end mill groves in my firewall , I blame it on you . ha ha, my best to ya Casey.
In the words of the great Yosemite Sam: "I'll be back- and I aint comin back 'ta play marbles!!" Get well soon!!
One of the things I have done since hearing about John's medical problems is clean out my file drawer. I to was impressed long ago by what he could accomplish with a file. It's led to my obsession for these tools and I can't seem to get enough of them. When I went through them I counted 57, and that's just the ones that have handles on them. I'm sure John could do more with 3 than I can do with my little collection but that's not the point. The point being that I was so impressed by the man that he only had to suggest something and I had to try it for myself. Too bad I don't have a couple more lifetimes because maybe then I might be able to match some of his earlier efforts. Good to hear of the positive progress John, keep it up and get back out in the shop. I hope someone is recording the build of the '29 as it would make a book by itself. Take care, Frank
Lil John, you are back on track? This is great to hear. Cole, Jesse, you gave us updates and insight, I'm in your debt. Thanks guys, and may the next projects continue to inspire us, each and every one.
Great to hear your doing well. It seems like only yesterday I saw you driving the Roadster at Goodguys Orange County. Hope to see you out cruising again real soon.
Great to hear about the progress, both physical, and mental, as our 'perception' on life shapes our future, not just yours, but 'our'. Your influence over the years has touched many, and with a newfound focus and clarity of vision, I'm sure that you will really 'come out swinging' and do things you never dream't of. Anyhow, trust that you will look after yourself, and more to the point, not lose the newfound 'vision'. Cheers, Drewfus
Awesome , by the sound of your post aint nothin' wrong with your head (or your heart) now . Get to work you old fart .
lil john, i too consider myself very lucky to have found out that i have cancer now, instead of finding out a year or more from now. i got lucky. dear friends, don't gamble with your precious life. get yourself checked out. if you don't do it for yourself, then do it for the family and friends that love you. lil john, good luck to you. i know that if character has anything to do with it, you will be just fine. dan
My Mom's recovering from a similar experience right now. It's not an easy thing but with the help of family and friends it's a lot easier. Thank God your's was caught in time. I think it's safe to say you're an icon in this game and you've got lot's of people pulling for you. I know I am. Hang tough!
Hey Old Kid (post 206) You made more sense in three sentances then I did in three pages. The rest of you out there listen up Old Kid knows what he is talking about. Lil' John
lil' john. It would be great to have you and your son out at the Fathers Day Roadster show coming up. KNUX!
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