Boyd Coddington dead
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Boyd Coddington dead
Boyd Coddington dead. As the title says. Link here: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/27/b...ies-at-age-63/
If it's true, R.I.P.
If it's true, R.I.P.
Roast em' if you got 'em
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
Wow, that is a shocker. I wasn't a big fan of his, especailly after seeing the TV show. I know, I know, alot of that was probably unkind editing but I can't help how I feel. Still, like him or not, its a shame for the auto world to loose someone who was very instrumental. My condolences to his family and friends
I must say that from watching the TV shows, he didn't look very healthy.
Bobby
I must say that from watching the TV shows, he didn't look very healthy.
Bobby
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Very sad. I didn't care for the way he ran his business, but you can't argue with his success. His show made the general public much more aware of what hot rods, and the car hobby in general are about. Without him, alot of other builders would still be unknowns. When you tell a non car person you're building a resto mod truck and they ask what's that, you tell them like Boyd does and they know what you're talking about. We can thank him for that. RIP.
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It has been reported that Boyd was dealing with a colon illness for the past 2 months that led to liver failure. He left his mark on the custom truck and car business as the man who developed the billet wheel.
Got this from Steve Stillwell who has connections within the business.
Got this from Steve Stillwell who has connections within the business.
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I read it today on the HAMB, searched and found more info. Its true and such a shame, he made a lot of beautiful cars, I think his show was just that a show.
Died too soon.
Died too soon.
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Yea I was shocked to hear that also I had a chance to meet him at Tulsa-Rama, when they dug up that buried Plymouth. He seemed like a very nice person much different than portrayed on the TV show. I also didn't enjoy some things he did on the show like take some very nice orginal cars, and trucks, and Hot Rod them. I just feel there is a line that should be held, when it comes to the point of weather to hotrod or not.
