RIP Boyd Coddington

[ichibankilla]

I just saw this over on the NA forum and thought I'd share.

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

http://jalopnik.com/361391/boyd-coddington-hot-rod-king-dead-at-age-63

[itRfan]

Man thats sad,well our thoughta and prayers go out to the family... I loved watching his show...

[z31]

Great man. IMO :icon_salut: :3gears:

[Joel]

he seemed like a grumpy bastard.

[SPANISH-RICE]

Joel;208252 wrote:
he seemed like a grumpy bastard.

pretty sure that was all acting so the show had more "pizazz"

[ruthless351]

There goes a great icon in the auto customization and restoration world. He did awesome work.

[kylush]

that sucks...

[94NDTA]

SPANISH-RICE;208281 wrote:
pretty sure that was all acting so the show had more "pizazz"

No, from most people I have heard who met him, said he was pretty much a grumpy old man. I don't mean to take anything away from him, but this is what I have heard.

Also, I do know you kind have to be an ass a little to run a business.

[inspector01]

Im too lazy to look it up, how did he die??

[Rexwagon]

unkown how he died

[99civic]

im sad to hear that.

[wa2fastcamaro]

damn, when did this happen. I loved his show on tv and was hoping to actually get to meet him one day. This sucks

[DrifterExtreme]

RIP

[Bassplayer]

how old was he?

[awd95mn]

I actually met him this summer. He did seem a little grumpy, but if I had to sit a few hours and greet people I don't imagine I would be that happy either. His wife was pretty nice though, it was kinda the opposite of what I expeced, because she seems really crabby on the show. RIP Boyd.