Boyd Coddington is dead .

[datsbad]

I just heard that Boyd died this morning.

[eville]

RIP Boyd.

[scogin918]

No way.

[73novaguy]

Even though some have gave him a hard time for certain builds. My condolences still go to those who knew him and his family. A loss is a loss and it is always hard.

[danbob67]

nothing on his website or google about it what happened?

[MuscleRodz]

Bob Johnson mentioned it over on Musclerides this moring. He definitely changed the industry for better or worse.

[lower90xcab]

has anyone heard anything about this???? still nonthing on his website....

[trapin]

Bob's a reliable source and I'm sure Jason's plugged into the industry pretty well too.

I never cared for the guy, but I am sad to hear about his death and my heart goes out to the Coddington family.

Like him or not, he was a polarizing figure and his loss will be felt.

[trapin]

http://jalopnik.com/361391/boyd-coddington-hot-rod-king-dead-at-age-63

[70bird]

My condolences to the Coddington family.

Anyone know what happened?

[buickfunnycar.com]

RIP Boyd...love him or hate him,you gotta agree he helped change the industry.

[SANDERSCHEVY]

Deleted by Moderator, Insulting to the dead.

[GBodyGMachine]

RIP Boyd.

[6'9"Witha69]

RIP Boyd.

[JalopnikMatt]

After reading this on the forums we did a follow up and it's true, more details here as we get them:

http://jalopnik.com/361391/boyd-coddington-hot-rod-king-dead-at-age-63

Meant to save the actual story link, not the digg. Sorry. Thanks Tony.

[TonyL]

lol. I was just coming here to post that Jalopnik was running the story.
/off to post it up on Fark.

[hotrodf1]

RIP Mr. Coddington.

I always hate to hear about death at untimely ages, especially in the hotrod arena. There's been quite a few legends gone this past year, some were the people that started it all, namely Wally Parks and Robert Peterson.

[silver69camaro]

He's been in the ICU for quite some time, very sad. Don't let the TV drama fool you on what he is like. A real stand up, nice guy. Seriously.

We all should be grateful for what he did for this industry.

[datsbad]

Note: removed the moronic remark made the newb... we don't need that here

WOW, nice guy arent you ?

[jknight16]

Note: removed the moronic remark made the newb... we don't need that here

first post too. way to keep it classy:getout:

Rest in peace Boyd

[va72mlibu]

I hope that history remembers his cars and not his public persona. RIP

[Chevyman99]

R.I.P. Boyd

[fiorano]

I hope that history remembers his cars and not his public persona. RIP

exactly his business saavy and his gruffness may have ruined the legacy of a pioneer of rolling functional art work.
RIP
boyd

[LMDGUY]

Alot of people didnt like him but the few time I met him, he was always nice and talkative when I met him.

[gmjj13]

that sucks, its always sad to hear about someone passing, no matter who they are. atleast he left his mark while he was here. RIP Boyd...

[comp-spec]

I hope that history remembers his cars and not his public persona. RIP
met him a few times and felt the same way
RIP and god bless Boyd....love or hate he brought a lot to hot rodding

[TonyL]

it is sad. It's sad that the majority of people will remember him for that awful "American Hotrod" show, and the fake drama and deadlines he "forced" on his crew.

He was a pioneer in the industry. His cars are some of the finest ever built.

[Munster]

He had something, to go as far as hed did. A trendsetter lost. Best wishes to all left behind.

[molyorange 77]

RIP Boyd! I wonder what his next build will be, Maybe GHOST RIDER! He brought billet aluminum to the forefront of car building..

[class67]

I really thought that he would pull out of it.
RIP Boyd!

[rob07002]

Godspeed Boyd! My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

[StRacerDuke]

Wow, I've been heads down most of the day and just found this.

Anyone know what the cause of death was?

[Johnny Blaze]

So sad. As others have said, most know him as a not so nice person from the show, but anyone you talk to that actually met him said he was a very nice guy (except maybe chip foose)

I hope the business is taken care of, I'd hate to see that goof son ruin it.

[ProdigyCustoms]

WhatTheHay, Chezoom are 2 of my favorite cars ever. We have lost a legend! RIP!

[LowBuckX]

Im smart enough to know what you see on TV and what is real at 2 different things. He Had heart and you could tell that when charly left for fooses shop and Boyd cried. RIP Boyd a street rod hero

(I Feel bad that i poked fun at him a few weeks ago in a post)

[OHCbird]

RIP Boyd... despite all the fencewalkers out there, you will be missed. For all the hate & discontent, we should all recongnize the talent that he's helped foster.

[megaladon6]

we should all recongnize the talent that he's helped foster.

i can only judge him by his attitude on his show, and it wasn't a good impression. but a lot of "important" people did work for him and learn a lot. plus his original designs really changed the industry. you do have to respect him and his work.
my condolences to his family, friends and those who worked with him.

[rocketman]

Omg, Boyd was one of the guys that got me into this. wow

[el-camino]

RIP
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/11/harm3-1.jpg

your wheels turning forward :hail:

[cfrc51]

Didnt care for the guys personality on the tube but i sure watched every time I could! He was very entertaining and a good character for sure.
Respects and condolences Codington's

[carguy502]

Rest in peace, Boyd. Love him or hate him, many of his cars have been inspirational fodder for many of us, and many of us are riding on his rims. 2X on the Ghost rider idea...

[harshman]

Omg, Boyd was one of the guys that got me into this. wow
I think it is safe to say that he influenced most of us weather we knew it or not. He was starting to change the industry by creating outstanding rods when I was trying to figuring out how to sharpen my pencil in 5th grade.

[Young Gun]

RIP Boyd, nobody deserves to leave this life early, condolences to the family, many people didnt care for his personality, or what they saw on TV, but the man had a huge impact on the world of hot rodding, his name will not be forgotten easily...

[cad]

I don't care what the TV show portrayed. He is an inspiration to us all. God Bless... I will be hanging with my dad tonite, who is 59, and will be sure to tip a beer back in his honor.

[jilge71]

so much talent lost so soon... :( i would help build a car or track in his honor just for the inspiration he gave to so many of us

[RSX302]

first post too. way to keep it classy:getout:

Rest in peace Boyd

New bogus member that we'll probably never here from again? Not a bad thing I guess. Just because you don't care for somebody doesn’t mean you need to be disrespectful.

RIP Boyd...Tragic Loss

[protouring70]

Our prayers go out to his family!

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

Rip Boyd

God Bless

[MrQuick]

Its funny how people judge on what they have seen on TV.

He has influenced the business and we give our condolences to his familly and friends. Loss to the industry indeed.

[dropit69]

RIP Boyd...you did alot for the industry..

[rickk]

Rip Boyd.
Rickk

[TonyL]

I have it on good authority that he recently was suffering from an infection resulting from an undiagnosed colon problem. By the time they'd figured out what was going on, the infection had spread to his liver and kidneys, and became unrecoverable.

Get yourselves checked out guys. Don't put it off.

[formula98]

Wow! I Didn't know the man, but I knew of his work and it is what we all strive to achieve. RIP and our prayers are with the ones he left behind.

[michael6372]

I had the honor of meeting and talking to Boyd at a couple of the Goodguys shows. He was always a class act whenever i seen him. Aways willing to talk cars and sign autographs for people. I followed his cars since I was a teenager and always thought he was one of the greats. Not at all like he appearde to be on t.v. A very sad day for the hot rod world. My sincere condolences to his family. Rest In Peace Boyd. :angel:

[gionni]

RIP Boyd...

[BRIAN]

I do not think most understand the influence he actually had on the Hot Rod World. He was also one of the starters of the driving high end cars as all his cars were built to drive in an era of static displays.

As for the show, I watched every episode and never saw him raise his voice once or treat anyone with disrespect? Actually it seamed the reverse as he was treated poorly by his workers.

Had the pleasure of meeting him about 15 years ago and he was 1st class to me . RIP Boyd.

[compos mentis]

I heard a man say this last year...

"You are remembered for the problems you solve...or the problems you create."

Way too young to go. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

Skip

[Steve Firebird]

Way too young but he did more in his 63 years then most will in 95. I would have liked to meet him. Makes me want to get going more on things I want out of life instead of treading water and getting by. :(

[Steve1968LS2]

Thought you guys might like to read this:

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/hotnews/0802phr_boyd_coddington/index.html

[elite-dental-tech]

R.I.P. Boyd... You'll be missed

[compos mentis]

Thought you guys might like to read this:

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/hotnews/0802phr_boyd_coddington/index.html
IMHO a very fair eulogy by Johnny H. Thanks for posting the link.

Skip

[TonyL]

link not working Steve.

[backtobasics]

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/hotnews/index.html

Try this, and the story is on the front page.

[Tony_SS]

RIP Boyd.

[dodge]

very sad news

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

whooooooooaaaaaaaa....


rip

[67 caprice]

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=203880824

RIP Boyd

[JEFFTATE]

RIP Boyd.
Thanks for the input and what you did for the hobby !

[Nine Ball]

I've met Boyd a couple times, he was always friendly and a genuine car guy. I've always liked his creative hotrods, some of those designs are timeless. I'll keep on rocking the Boyd wheels on my Chevelle too.

RIP Boyd

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/653968199-1.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=68199)

[John McIntire]

Steve, that was a great write up by Johnny, but not to get off subject, what is that little part about the laundering about? Is that where they would register cars out of state in order to get a vin and title for the vehicle?

[negcreep]

Hate to hear bad news. Maybe the moderators here should start a sticky with picks of Boyd and his projects like a slideshow type thing. I am sure some of you have met and talked with Boyd. I never had the pleasure.(pretty small time). Such an icon and pioneer of the industry deserves to be remembered well. Some people may not know Boyd's accomplishments.

[RSX302]

Thought you guys might like to read this:

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/hotnews/0802phr_boyd_coddington/index.html

Amen brother Johnny...Thx Steve

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Boyd has always inspired me, since the mid 80's when I was introduced to his work. I have always seen his work and quality as a benchmark. RIP Boyd, my condolences to his family and friends.

[oorange67]

RIP BOYD, I've loved your style and your cars over the years, less was more, you have inspired me especially with the smooth style that you created.... Thanks!!!!! :angel:

[steemin]

R.I.P. Boyd.
Thank you for all that you have given to this great hobby.
Scott

[lawbreaker2]

Hate to hear bad news. Maybe the moderators here should start a sticky with picks of Boyd and his projects like a slideshow type thing. I am sure some of you have met and talked with Boyd. I never had the pleasure.(pretty small time). Such an icon and pioneer of the industry deserves to be remembered well. Some people may not know Boyd's accomplishments.


I would like to see that too.


R.I.P. Boyd, :crying:

[The Rook]

Dammit......Too many go too young. Enjoy everyday cuz it could be your last. Sigh!

[1Michel]

I've been to La Habra shop a couples of times, of course I think TV was an exageration of the man's caracter for entertainement purpose.
like most of us, Boyd was an inspiration.
This man made me buy tons of car related magazines so I could dream about building a car.
Sadly the poeple who inspired us are leaving way too soon.
Another billet master was Lil John Buttera.
Anybody remembers the articles about his son Novette?
probably one of the first protouring Nova with a Vette suspension captured in a magazine.
Anyway Mr Coddington surely left his mark on us forever.
RIP sir. and thank you

And like I always say,
Eat dessert first, life's unexpected!

[BMF Machine]

Tragic loss,

[beyonda68]

R.I.P. boyd.

[67 COOP]

I met Boyd at a local car show couple of years ago really a nice guy.I asked him if he new of anybody that could do a drawing for me for my pro touring chevyII. He pulled out his phone and gave me the phone number of his own artist Todd Emmons. Todd has since then finished my drawing but this would not have done with out Boyds help. I can truly say that he was as nice a guy as I have ever met. He was not the ass that some people have said he was he was just like you and me. Thanks Boyd.


Kevin Coopman

[redfire69]

I think it is safe to say that he influenced most of us weather we knew it or not. He was starting to change the industry by creating outstanding rods when I was trying to figuring out how to sharpen my pencil in 5th grade.

I second this sentiment. I think the show (like all others) was more dramatic than the real deal... Godspeed Boyd.

[TonyHuntimer]

Rest in peace Boyd.

Any word on how he died?

Tony~

[cjrolke]

what i heard was complications related to diabetes after a recent surgery

saw it on one of the pages last week (dont remember which one )

[JayR]

To top that off, Lil' John Buttera died on Sunday. That's like Keith Richards and Mick Jagger dying the same week. There would not have been one without the other and they left huge impressions on this industry.