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For the Car Guys - Boyd Coddington Dead @ 63
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Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:50 pmby Robinson
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.
R.I.P Mr. Coddington
Re: For the Car Guys - Boyd Coddington Dead @ 63
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Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:13 pmby Burn
Bugger.
I sometimes watch American Hot Rod too. Churned out some very nice cars those guys did.
Re: For the Car Guys - Boyd Coddington Dead @ 63
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Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:16 pmby Pontimax 01
That's shocking. Haven't always liked him as a person, but he's built some wild looking cars.
Re: For the Car Guys - Boyd Coddington Dead @ 63
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Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:20 pmby Sherade
Wow, that's..unbelievable. He gave us some amazing customs, great wheels too.
It's a shame, he had a lot going for him, I wish the best for his family.
I guess sometimes it happens, can't all be Ghost Rider.
Re: For the Car Guys - Boyd Coddington Dead @ 63
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:55 amby Pyrostrata
Aww, that sucks. Another artist in automotive engineering gone to us. I occasionally watched American Hot Rod, and Boyd was not a very likable person on that show (some of the world's greatest artists were not the most likable people), but his art was stunning! No denying talent when I see it!
Hot rods all over the world will miss Mr Coddington!
Re: For the Car Guys - Boyd Coddington Dead @ 63
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:13 pmby GremlinGrimlock
he inspired me a lot...cared about,his life was custom...
ride on...