Lil' John Buttera Passed away this morning

I'm at a loss for words. One thing though when I finally move on to the other side they're gonna' have some bitchin' rides there! Godspeed Lil' John..............

 

Lil' John was way ahead of his time, his style and the rods he built influenced more than its share of rodders young and old.

I had a picture of his silver Hi-Boy in my locker at school.....

R.I.P. to Lil' John and God Bless his Family

 

RIP Lil John..

 

R.I.P. Lil John.

GOD MUST HAVE WANTED A HOT ROD BUILD OFF AND PICKED A COUPLE OF GREATS THIS WEEK!

Ride On Lil John

 

Damn. Two in one week. Godspeed John.

 

R.I.P Lil john you will always rule

 

RIP..
John you will be missed..
Dave

 

The Tall T Sedan was the one that made me a fan. Suddenly the bar got raised in the world of hot rodding.

A legacy is an amazing thing. It gives you imortallity of a sort in this worldly relm. His will live on as long as there are people who build great cars.

R.I.P.

 

Sad Indeed

RIP Lil' John

 

I do not know what to say..................Thankful for the chance that I had to meet and shake his hand.....RIP, ''Lil'' John..............Littleman

 

John did a lot of great work. My father and I were extremely lucky to have him work his magic on our deuce. I know the billet thing isn't popular on here, but thought some of you might want to see this...

Godspeed Lil' John

Paul and Erik Hansen

 

The man sure was a craftsman..............RIP John, Prayer sent

 

Another true legend passes, definitely one of the greatest talents to ever grace our sport.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Rest in peace Lil' John B.

Bart

 

i sure did like his style . loved the 65 (?) chevy 2 he and his son did back in the 80's . rest easy lil john.

 

Yup boys-

Live your life well, with honor and purpose, cause we are not promised tomorrow. Each day could be our last, so don't waste it! We may not all be bitchin' car builders, but we're usually a hero to someone close. Live up to it!

Everybody take care...

 

R.I.P Bro.......

 

He made working with aluminum and hot rods fun.
Happy is the man that makes something.
The world was a good place with him in it.
Peace to all.....

 

Much respect for a man that had vision and talent. RIP

 

Wow... Godspeed Lil John... True Legend!!

 

damn,,so sorry to hear this,,,
rest in peace...

 

When I saw Leigh Capps name on my caller ID this morning I knew my fears were real...the loss of my friend and hero Lil' John. I spent time with him at his home last Saturday and the spark was still lit, we even talked about the cackle car he was building with the help of many friends...gave him focus. I will miss him as will many. By owning the last front engine dragster he built the "BankAmericar" I will always be able to honor him at every event we attend. Gods Speed my friend.
John Ewald

 

R.I. P. Lil' John

A true craftsman who turned automotive pieces into art forms and yet kept them simple and functional.

 

Rip

 

Wow, just wow........ very tough week of loss for car guys. How old was John, he appeared way too young for this happen(Boyd also).
RIP

 

Lil' John enjoying a "ride" in the last FED he built.
John Ewald

 

Probably one of the first models I ever built. RIP man.

 

He was a great rodder and builder.

 

So sorry to hear it,... His family will be in my prayers.

 

Lil' John...RIP...
Pete Gemar

 

His '26 T Tudor and '32 3Window are the cars that impressed me the most. The wheels on his Model 77 Willys were the one item I admired most. He was the Harry A. Miller of our time when it came to machining aluminum. RIP Lil' John.