Boyd Coddington is dead. Age 63

Jstas
Jstas Posts: 14,806
edited February 2008 in The Clubhouse
http://jalopnik.com/361391/boyd-coddington-hot-rod-king-dead-at-age-63

Kinda stunned at this one. He wasn't all that old. Wonder what happened.
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited February 2008
    Wow. That is surprising. He seemed to have gained some weight in the past few years(I watched that TLC or Discovery show pretty religiously). Not only that but every one of his big builds seemed to be high pressure, high stress jobs and I would guess that started taking its toll as well.

    All that to say, the man built some beautiful cars and wheels throughout the years.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited February 2008
    Holy crap.:eek:

    How unexpected.:(
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2008
    That's crazy. He built great cars, but I after watching the show and seeing his personality, I wouldn't want to meet him. Sad day though.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2008
    RIP Boyd.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited February 2008
    I agree that he could go from zero to schitzo in no time flat........probably something heart related.
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited February 2008
    I didn't hear anything about it. That is a bummer, he did put alot of stress on himself. I wonder if any of the guys are going to keep the legacy alive by keeping the business going?
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited February 2008
    I was a huge fan of his work. His wheel designs were outrageous! I also watched American Hot Rod religously. He reminded me alot of my father. Laughing with you one minute and yelling at your the next.

    RIP to the Boydster and it's builder.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2008
    I really liked Boyd's creations. Can't stand his ex protoge' Foose.

    Some of his great ones...

    Che'Zoom


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    Led Zephyr


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    What-The-Haye

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    Boydster


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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited February 2008
    Wow unbelievable.

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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited February 2008
    I love this one

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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,845
    edited February 2008
    brettw22 wrote: »
    I agree that he could go from zero to schitzo in no time flat........probably something heart related.


    spent 1/2 day with him and his wife ocean rafting off Maui..believe me it was his wife that did him in...............
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2008
    And who could forget "CadZZilla" designed for Billy Gibbons and ZZ Top. It was said to be one the favorites of Gray Baskerville, the Senior Editor Hot Rod and just think of how many great hot rods he saw over the years.


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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2008
    Wooow, that really is a shocker. Can't say as I was a fan of the man or the show, but judging by the pictures here, I'm definitely a fan of his work!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited February 2008
    RIP Boyd......I loved watching American Hot Rod on Discovery. What a shock to hear of his death.
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited February 2008
    I've read on a few forums that he died from a lacerated ulcer.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,675
    edited February 2008
    Yeah, he could be a little hyper, but he has an excuse ....... look at his work



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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2008
    wow, stunned!

    the man was an artist
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2008
    Surprising. I watched his show all the time. Like Lou said the guy was an artist.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2008
    I watched the show some...but like most of the reality shows there was too much fluff. His shop foreman appeared to be an idiot with no people skills...not a good way to run a business. And every show had a contrived "sense of urgency" based on a "deadline" for some stupid reason or another. Of course those other 30 rods sitting in the shop were never getting any work. Reality TV generally sucks.

    My favorite Coddington hot rod is the original Boydster. Simple but with sophisticated mechanicals and still a very classic hot rod.
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