Casper Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Bummer.http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/27/breaking-boyd-coddington-dies-at-age-63/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 From another forum...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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 damn, i wonder how the PPG nationals in columbus are going to be afftected this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 damn that sucks. that guy made some sick ass rides. may he RIP and my blessings go out to his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 you know what i thought was alway s weird is that he had his ex-wife and his current wife working for him in the same shop. thats would just be weird for the two of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 never heard of him probably because he was a car guy. Only car guy I know of is Steve Saleen and Jack Rousch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 never heard of him probably because he was a car guy. Only car guy I know of is Steve Saleen and Jack Rousch.Are you serious? Chip Foose, John Force, Michael Schumacher, Delorean, Zora Duntov... the list goes on and on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 never heard of him probably because he was a car guy. Only car guy I know of is Steve Saleen and Jack Rousch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornSinner Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 The Hot Rod comm wil never be the same....R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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