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bakbutler · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 11:35 AM

Hi, Just registered as a new user, although been a cobra owner for last 12 or 13 years (Butler). Found this site recently and am amazed at the wealth of knowledge available here. Located in Bakersfield Ca.
Leo

SoTxButler · #2 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 11:41 AM

Leo, welcome to the site. Always happy to find another Butler on here. I have Butler #86. Tell us about your car and post some pics.

Just did some work on mine. Check out "ffcobra" forum and search "car porn". Just finished that work.

Again, welcome

bakbutler · #3 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 11:55 AM

Thanks for the welcome. My car is a pretty generic butler. I have a mild 351W with a top loader. I will check tonight on the vin #. Have pics but nothing recent, will take some new. Car is Black with tan interior. Upgrades I am looking at are switching to a TKO 600, and updating the front suspension. Several years ago I ran the car at some track days. Had a ball, but after brushing the inside wall going backwards at Las Vegas, I decided it was too nice a car to do that with.
Leo

SoTxButler · #4 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 12:20 PM

I am going to upgrade my front suspension as well. Check out "fastcarsinc.com". You will see a fine front suspension designed to replace the MGB that is under most Butlers. Ted, the owner is a really nice guy and he will be doing the work on my car sometime in the next month when I can take the car to him.

This might give you some ideas.

Ron61 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 12:59 PM

Leo,

Welcome to the club. I see that Russ and you already have something in common. But there are a lot of people here that can help with about any problem or question that you may have. Enjoy the experience.

Ron

bakbutler · #6 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 02:03 PM

Russ
thanks for the tip. I will check them out.
Ron thanks for the welcome. You live in a beautiful part of the country.
Leo

Got the Bug · #7 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 02:17 PM

Welcome to the madness Leo!

Now you have no choice but to associate yourself with that nefarious outlaw group called the Central Valley Cobra Club.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/central-valley-cobra-club/

tmareina · #8 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 02:26 PM

Welcome aboard...I think you'll get a lot out of this site...always good to get a new perspective.

Tom

RON N BKFLD · #9 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 07:54 PM

Leo,,,,,,,,I bought the fiberglass 427 body from you,,,,,,had to have been 16 to 18 years ago. I've been in your store many times over the years, but have not seen you. I think the last time we spoke was shortly after you bought your 2nd cobra........Ron

bakbutler · #10 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 09:46 PM

Ron
nice to here from you. It has been a long time. I'm spending most of my time in the hardware business now as I sold the Auto Parts portion of the business last Oct. I see in your bio you have a kirkham. What a nice ride. Let's get together and compare notes. I'm pretty flexible time wise now.
Leo

BigGuy · #11 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008, 09:05 AM

Leo,

Welcome to CC..........

It's a good group with a wealth of knowldge!