Boyd Coddington has passed away.....
stemmer @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:43 am
Boyd Coddington, Hot Rod King, Dead At Age 63
http://jalopnik.com/361391/boyd-codding ... -at-age-63
World-renowned tuner and hot rod king Boyd Coddington died at 6:20 am this morning. The cause of death is still unknown. Coddington, founder of Boyds Wheels and designer of prize-winning custom cars, had recently been hospitalized twice for an undisclosed medical condition. Although he was though to be in recovery, rumors of his untimely death began circulating today throughout the forums. A spokesperson for Boyd Coddington's corporation has confirmed to Jalopnik that those rumors are true. The company will be releasing a statement later today.
SprCForr @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:51 am
Terrible news. My condolences to the family.
He certainly had his ups and downs in the industry.
Hopefully another car guy can step up to run the business and not a suit.
DrCaleb @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:53 am
That is tragic. Didn't think he was in his 60s!
The man, from his show, was a bit of a dink. But he had vision, and was influential in the industry.
RIP.
2Cdo @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:10 am
DrCaleb DrCaleb:
That is tragic. Didn't think he was in his 60s!
The man, from his show, was a bit of a dink. But he had vision, and was influential in the industry.
RIP.
The man, from his show, was a bit of a dink. But he had vision, and was influential in the industry.
RIP.
Agreed. I didn't really like how he ran his business(at least if the show was a realistic depiction)but I think the man made some outstanding rides over the years.
My condolences to his friends and family.
Brenda @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:21 am
Now that is certainly unexpected, and far too young 
My condolences...
wildrosegirl @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:24 am
Oh my gosh!
This is definitely a sad day 
-Mario- @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:34 am
RIP
Regina @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:49 am
Roy died too?????
Regina @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:03 am
Yeah I did too.........that's sad.
Have to admit.......I haven't really watched the show in a year or so. I think it's still on ??
Regina @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:16 am
Kind of an appropriate KKT for today too eh?
kitty @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:23 am
Regina Regina:
Kind of an appropriate KKT for today too eh?
HEY.... NO HINTS!
Regina @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:35 am
ZZ TOP CAR NOT by Coddington
I may hear the "I was right and you were wrong song again too."
kitty @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:38 am
That is incorrect Regina... The red 1933 Ford 3-window coupé Hot Rod 'The Eliminator' was customized by Don Thelen at Paramount and NOT Coddington.
i thought you said you liked ZZTop 
stemmer @ Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:45 am
I don't know which I liked better the red '33 or the three bimbo-ladies that drove in it...in the rock vids... 
Loader @ Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:12 pm
A true talent, but not a people person. One of the funnier episodes of Overhaulin had his former painter now working for Chip Foose in the paint booth. Foose was looking in through the window holding up a life size head shot of Boyd with his trademark scowl.