Boyd Coddington Dead, Age 63

[R32Big_boy]

Stolen from Performanceforums, who stole it from some one else.

Hello all,

It is with a heavy heart that I come on here and write this. I just wanted to stop by and thank everyone for their comments and prayers. A friend told me about this forum and I stopped by last night to read all of the posts, and what I seen made me proud to be a hot rodder. Thank you one and all.

Boyd was a great man, not just because of his accomplishments, but, because of what he believed in and did. I was with him for 8 years and seen the man for who he really was, not what was seen on a TV show or a brief encounter. I can tell you all he truly loved hot rods and enjoyed seeing the cars that folks brought to the many shows we attended. Here's a good example of how he felt, we were at a small show for an appearance. Him and Jo were taking a break before heading out to start signing autographs and hadn't had a chance to see the show yet. I had taken a quick walk around to see some of the cars and when I returned he asked how it was. I made the comment that some of the cars really didn't belong in a car show which quickly brought a response from Boyd. He told me " these guys work hard on their cars and they are proud of them, that's what matters, and it is not for us to judge them but to respect them for the hard work and effort it takes." He of course was right and I knew better, just one of those stupid comments we all make sometimes.

I learned a lot from Boyd over these past 8 years and, although I wish I could have more, I thank God I had the time I did. I am proud to have known and worked for the man and feel very blessed and lucky. He is and always will be a legend in our community, and will be deeply missed.

Again, thank you one and all, and I will pass along the wonderful thing you all have said on here to Jo and the rest of the family and folks at the shop. God bless you.

Todd Emmons

Boyd Coddington's Garage

[BlackR32]

This is truly tragic.

Not only is his show great, but he was one of the true, hardcore rodders.

I'm very sad to hear of his passing and my thoughts go out to the family and friends.

Sorry

[Blitz]

Absolute shame, and a huge loss to the Automotive community.

Condolences to his family and friends

[ras1983]

Very sad news. The man created some great cars.

RIP Boyd.

[VB-]

yeah damn its a big loss for the hot rod community, this man set trends with EVERYTHING he built

[PM-R33]

Great loss to everyone, very sad. Watch his show all the time and love the cars he built. A very influential man in todays customising society.

RIP Boyd

" these guys work hard on their cars and they are proud of them, that's what matters, and it is not for us to judge them but to respect them for the hard work and effort it takes."

So very true mate.

Edited February 29, 2008 by PM-R33

[Crossie]

sad to hear, how did he die?

[VB-]

whoever is doing his PR work didnt want to say, so noone really knows at this point

[GriMo]

From what i have read/ heard it seems he had a fall at home. Was admitted to hospital and later released. Only to be re-admitted a few days later.

Im guessing maybe some form of infection or some such. in any case, while i didnt really rate the show, he did certainly create some great vehicles

[06tst]

wow... thats bad news. One of my favourite shows is American Hotrods. I love it that much I went to check his workshop/garage and his car collection in California last Sept. Has some great hotrods on display to the public.

His work was truly amazing up close and its a shame his gone