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kyull67 · 02-29-2008, 12:30 AM

RIP Boyd. I have your wheels.

96blazr · 02-29-2008, 12:46 AM

RIP Boyd. A good american

He'll be missed by all.

bouncytruck · 02-29-2008, 12:46 AM

Sad to see such an icon go. He was still quite young.

I know he was somewhat the center of controversy for quite a while, but he did produce some nice looking rides. I could have done without the TV Show as I don't think it portrayed him or his work in the best way.

*Shane* · 02-29-2008, 12:52 AM

His style was either a love it or hate it type of thing ... but there is no denying the fact the guy was a pioneer in the custom car building industry.

I was lucky enough to meet the man in Louisville, KY at a NSRA Nationals and he seemed to be a genuinely nice guy.

Prayers and well wishes go out to his family.

chrislehr · 02-29-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fine69

I couldn't stand to watch his show. I thought he was an A-hole.

I somewhat have to agree with this, but he did some amazing work before that show ever aired, so I still have some respect.

shifty · 02-29-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ole Blue 68

???

Not sure about this one. I didn't see a single press release online and no note on his website.

Tons of news on it, nationwide: http://news.google.com/news?sourceid...oyd+coddington

This thread should be moved to "General Discussion" forum, though.

stunna · 02-29-2008, 01:01 AM

boyd will be missed greatly. He led the way for guys like chip foose ( who actually worked for boyd for some time). RIP, our prayers go out to his family.

70rs/ss · 02-29-2008, 01:16 AM

Wow, what a great time to show your true colors fine69! The guy is dead, do you really need to say he is an a hole?! Maybe you should keep that one to yourself. I met him and he talked to me like he'd known me for years. I don't have $$$ falling out of my pockets nor did I look snooty, check out the avatar, I was grungy and covered in 67 Chevy truck greese, yet he sat a talked to me for a couple of hours. Sad to see him go, the rodding world has lost a lot of great people in the last year or so.

spoon · 02-29-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

Wow, what a great time to show your true colors fine69! The guy is dead, do you really need to say he is an a hole?! Maybe you should keep that one to yourself. I met him and he talked to me like he'd known me for years. I don't have $$$ <snip>

When I was a kid, I remember someone telling me "takes one to know one". I'm just sayin'.

I agree though, sad to him go. He contributed a great deal. Nice wheels too!

Zumo · 02-29-2008, 01:26 AM

He made some awesome cars and contributed greatly to the automotive customization world. RIP Boyd.

An example of a nice touch the wheels made for an already cool looking truck.

caminokid · 02-29-2008, 01:39 AM

I wish I could have met him. He didnt seem to be the happiest person on tv. But I would have like to have met him. Sorry to see him go. He made a difference in the hot rodding community just like George Barris did.

***Liz*** · 02-29-2008, 01:46 AM

lets keep the hate to a minimum. Many people disliked him, and thats fine.. we are above having pissing matches within a discussion about someones passing though

pugs · 02-29-2008, 01:54 AM

what a bummer, R.I.P Boyd.

chevguy7 · 02-29-2008, 02:04 AM

R.I.P. He did a lot of amazing work and contributed a lot to the hot rod community.

spoon · 02-29-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chevguy7

R.I.P. He did a lot of amazing work and contributed a lot to the hot rod community.

X2 I LOVE HIS WHEELS!

c10addict · 02-29-2008, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liz

lets keep the hate to a minimum. Many people disliked him, and thats fine.. we are above having pissing matches within a discussion about someones passing though

Well said!! Thank You!!

CHYNSPR · 02-29-2008, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by c10addict

Well said!! Thank You!!

Agreed!

jkaylor68gmc · 02-29-2008, 02:16 AM

word. Anyone ever think it was for T.V.?

I am rocking the Smoothie IIS

**Ron 586** · 02-29-2008, 02:37 AM

Sorry to hear of the passing of Boyd Coddington. He was a true automotive artist who will be greatly missed by all.

Ole Blue 68 · 02-29-2008, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fine69

I couldn't stand to watch his show. I thought he was an A-hole.

I didn't like the show either but he did some nice builds in his time.

rambler · 02-29-2008, 03:16 AM

He was truly talented, I also didn't like the "drama" on the show, but loved the work they did. wonder how much was staged? Its sad someone gone at ,in my opinion, a early age..

streetstar · 02-29-2008, 03:31 AM

We might still be rolling 15" centerline auto drags, cragar s/s's, and chrome wagon wheels if it weren't for Boyd's dominance (and influence) of the custom wheel market in the late 80's and early 90's. (in Jerry Seinfeld's voice: Not that there's anything wrong with that )

RIP

jchav62 · 02-29-2008, 03:33 AM

I was shocked when I found out... I read about it over on the HAMB... My condolences to his family and friends. His work was awesome!!

R.I.P. - Boyd Coddington...

jc

19673ontree · 02-29-2008, 03:33 AM

you know the way he acted on that TV show in my opinion was just an act , everyone you hear that met him or talked to him says he was a OK car guy , I loved and still do love to watch the show , he was a car guy to the bone !
LIZ your avatar get's better everyday !

Blue71LWB · 02-29-2008, 03:41 AM

Dang the Old Mil cans didn't look half bad with Boyd on them, now back to the grandpa label.

Bummer
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02-29-2008, 12:46 AM	#28
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: rip boyd coddington Sad to see such an icon go. He was still quite young. I know he was somewhat the center of controversy for quite a while, but he did produce some nice looking rides. I could have done without the TV Show as I don't think it portrayed him or his work in the best way. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-29-2008, 12:52 AM	#29
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: rip boyd coddington His style was either a love it or hate it type of thing ... but there is no denying the fact the guy was a pioneer in the custom car building industry. I was lucky enough to meet the man in Louisville, KY at a NSRA Nationals and he seemed to be a genuinely nice guy. Prayers and well wishes go out to his family. Last edited by Shane; 02-29-2008 at 12:57 AM.

02-29-2008, 01:01 AM	#32
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	Re: Boyd Coddington, Dead. RIP boyd will be missed greatly. He led the way for guys like chip foose ( who actually worked for boyd for some time). RIP, our prayers go out to his family.

02-29-2008, 01:16 AM	#33
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Boyd Coddington, Dead. RIP Wow, what a great time to show your true colors fine69! The guy is dead, do you really need to say he is an a hole?! Maybe you should keep that one to yourself. I met him and he talked to me like he'd known me for years. I don't have $$$ falling out of my pockets nor did I look snooty, check out the avatar, I was grungy and covered in 67 Chevy truck greese, yet he sat a talked to me for a couple of hours. Sad to see him go, the rodding world has lost a lot of great people in the last year or so.

02-29-2008, 01:26 AM	#35
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Boyd Coddington, Dead. RIP He made some awesome cars and contributed greatly to the automotive customization world. RIP Boyd. An example of a nice touch the wheels made for an already cool looking truck. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles Last edited by Zumo; 02-29-2008 at 03:19 AM.

02-29-2008, 01:39 AM	#36
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Boyd Coddington, Dead. RIP I wish I could have met him. He didnt seem to be the happiest person on tv. But I would have like to have met him. Sorry to see him go. He made a difference in the hot rodding community just like George Barris did. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

02-29-2008, 01:46 AM	#37
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,760	Re: Boyd Coddington, Dead. RIP lets keep the hate to a minimum. Many people disliked him, and thats fine.. we are above having pissing matches within a discussion about someones passing though

02-29-2008, 01:54 AM	#38
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: Boyd Coddington, Dead. RIP what a bummer, R.I.P Boyd. __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

02-29-2008, 02:04 AM	#39
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02-29-2008, 02:16 AM	#43
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02-29-2008, 02:37 AM	#44
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: rip boyd coddington (merged ) Sorry to hear of the passing of Boyd Coddington. He was a true automotive artist who will be greatly missed by all. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

02-29-2008, 03:16 AM	#46
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: rip boyd coddington (merged ) He was truly talented, I also didn't like the "drama" on the show, but loved the work they did. wonder how much was staged? Its sad someone gone at ,in my opinion, a early age.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

02-29-2008, 03:31 AM	#47
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: rip boyd coddington (merged ) We might still be rolling 15" centerline auto drags, cragar s/s's, and chrome wagon wheels if it weren't for Boyd's dominance (and influence) of the custom wheel market in the late 80's and early 90's. (in Jerry Seinfeld's voice: Not that there's anything wrong with that ) RIP __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime Last edited by streetstar; 02-29-2008 at 03:32 AM.



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02-29-2008, 03:33 AM	#48
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: rip boyd coddington (merged ) I was shocked when I found out... I read about it over on the HAMB... My condolences to his family and friends. His work was awesome!! R.I.P. - Boyd Coddington... jc __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: rip boyd coddington (merged ) you know the way he acted on that TV show in my opinion was just an act , everyone you hear that met him or talked to him says he was a OK car guy , I loved and still do love to watch the show , he was a car guy to the bone ! LIZ your avatar get's better everyday ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

02-29-2008, 03:41 AM	#50
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