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General Forums => Air Speed Lounge => Topic started by: Geoff on February 27, 2008, 08:27:40 AM
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It's very sad news for the automotive world, Boyd passed away this morning at his home. No more info other than that. Thoughts are with his family.
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Not a lot of info yet but this is taken from the HAMB web site,I've read it he was sick for quite some time, in and out of hospital.
Boyd passed away this morning
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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
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Geoff,
That is sad news.
My condolences and prayers go out to his family.
Shawn
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What can one say, He will always be an ICON to the Automotive restoration industry.
May he rest in peace.
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Dood I keep looking for the April Fools or something..........this sux. A great loss to the car enthusiast community. RIP dood. Wish I could have met you :rockon:
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Found this on the website:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?...DTL&type=health (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/02/27/state/n103701S80.DTL&type=health)
Thanks,
Shawn
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That sucks. Rest in peace Boyd. :(
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What a blow to to the car community. Really unfortunate.
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Probablly showed up at the gates in a rod :rockon: Rest in peace
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Here is another article: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/27...ero-dies-at-63/ (http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/27/boyd-coddington-hot-rod-hero-dies-at-63/)
Shawn
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What a shock.My thoughts and prays are with his family
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rip boyd coddington. thoughts, prayers & big smoky commemorative burnouts for him & his family.
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I don't even now what to say, but what a loss to the Automotive community RIP to a great hot rodder he will be missed :(
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there was a comment somewhere that when you look into the sky and see clouds that is really Boyd showing God how to do a good burnout! RIP