Butler Registry...It's time!

[JGODDARD]

David:

This post is a reply to your question about the frame number and location on my cobra. The number GR172 - is welded on - (located facing forward) - the crossmember at the rear of the transmission - or directly below the rear firewall. The same number is stenstil-painted on other frame parts under the car.

The original owner completed the build in the late 70s. I have a number of photos showing the car at different stages of construction, but no original paper work. I have seen other Arntz cars but they're not the same. The car has square tube frame, MGB front and JAG IRS, lucas electric, Dalton glass window, VW door latches, alum heat shields on the foot boxes, and a full alum clowing from the radiator to the engine.

I have some magazine articles on Arnst and Butler cars. My interior has the same lay-out and stiching as later Butler cars shown in the mid-80s. My sense is the original parts & body are mid-70s, but ??????

In any case I'm a happy guy.

Jerry

[SoTxButler]

Hi guys, been gone for a couple of days.

Arthur, we now have 5 plus we need Jason's help with Jerry's car. I know where there are two more and they will be entered soon.

Jerry, glad you wrote. Sounds like your car is a Butler. Is there no number on the frame under the driver's side fenderwell and just aft of the bumper mount?
Pls check that area and let us know. If you would like to send photos, pls. send them to sotxbutler@yahoo.com. I am going to ask Jason to help. He knows so much more about these cars than I do. And, if we get stumped, we can always call Ron.

Guys, lets keep talking it up and see if we can't find some more of these cars.