# RIP: Boyd Coddington **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 27, 2008, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094 "2008-02-27T09:20:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/1 "2008-02-27T09:20:35Z")
Like him or hate him, he was a pioneer in the hobby [COLOR=black]There hasn’t been much official news on it, but he has been sick for a few months now. They stated that he passed away this morning. News outlets will be releasing informat later today. [/COLOR][http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246079](http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246079) On page 6 of the above link, an employee of his posted the following: 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 ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/2 "2008-02-27T09:23:45Z")
that sucks alot ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/3 "2008-02-27T09:25:41Z")
No more TV show then? I will miss the forced drama because the formula worked on American Chopper ☹ ---
**Author:** ![OfficerK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4da419/32.png) [@OfficerK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OfficerK)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/4 "2008-02-27T09:25:55Z")
That is nuts though I must say I haven’t seen the show since they moved that and Chopper to TLC…I know its just one station down from Discovery…but I just do look to it often enough to catch anything good on ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/5 "2008-02-27T09:43:16Z")
wow. RIP ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/6 "2008-02-27T09:47:46Z")
That sucks. I wasn’t a big fan of his recent shit, but he was an innovator in his time. ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/7 "2008-02-27T09:48:23Z")
It’s official > **[Autoweek.com](http://autoweek.com/?AID=/20080227/FREE/467772614/1024)** > > Get the latest car news, car reviews, auto show updates, and racing news from Autoweek. News for the auto enthusiast. ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/8 "2008-02-27T09:52:34Z")
wow …rip ---
**Author:** ![AShort](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ashort/32/4947_2.png) [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/9 "2008-02-27T09:53:30Z")
wow…RIP what was he sick with? ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/10 "2008-02-27T09:57:51Z")
> [@JDMjunkie](#): > > wow…RIP > > what was he sick with? Not sure, but I heard liver disease and a possible stroke back in December. ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/11 "2008-02-27T10:00:51Z")
WOW RIP a pioneer!!! so shitty. ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/12 "2008-02-27T10:04:44Z")
damn thats wierd ---
**Author:** ![RLB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rlb/32/5196_2.png) [@RLB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RLB)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/13 "2008-02-27T10:08:49Z")
Wow. RIP. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/14 "2008-02-27T10:10:28Z")
That really sucks. Rest In Piece good sir. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/15 "2008-02-27T10:15:28Z")
That’s horrible. RIP ---
**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/16 "2008-02-27T10:20:37Z")
he sucked ass ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/17 "2008-02-27T10:23:53Z")
☹ That’s too bad. I wonder what will happen to his shop now. ---
**Author:** ![1BADGPGT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1badgpgt/32/5123_2.png) [@1BADGPGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1BADGPGT)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/18 "2008-02-27T10:26:12Z")
I remember whan that show came out…I was like, “WTF?!” I remember him in the mid 90s being alot more plump. ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/19 "2008-02-27T10:26:59Z")
I’m sure his shop head duane can run it. That sucks, I wonder if Foose will make the move to buy the shop. or get his painter back. ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094/20 "2008-02-27T10:33:15Z")
> [@Just Karter](#): > > I’m sure his shop head duane can run it. > That sucks, I wonder if Foose will make the move to buy the shop. > or get his painter back. Foose already has his own successful shop and a lot larger of a following. I’ll be seeing him in Detroit next week. Foose got Charlie, a long time ago, but Charlie also does his own gig. I met Boyd 2 times, and he wasn’t very pleasant of a guy. But he did help the hobby immensely. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-boyd-coddington/44094.md?page=2)