RIP Boyd Coddington - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Moose · 02-27-2008, 02:57 PM

:(

http://jalopnik.com/361391/boyd-codd...dead-at-age-63

*DGthe3* · 02-27-2008, 03:26 PM

Thats really unfortunate. The man was an artist, I will give him that. I generally didn't like his style, but thats me. He did what he did very well and I can respect that.

Silverado · 02-27-2008, 03:28 PM

That just sucks...not a huge fan of his work, actually more the canvases that he choose to work on, but still a loss to the industry.

May God be with his family, friends, and employees in their time of loss.

*TAG UR IT* · 02-27-2008, 05:23 PM

Oh noooo....how sad is that. I'm still sitting here after a couple minutes and am shocked.....still.

This is really sad. That guy was great w/ his work...an artist at that. Man...and I watched his shows all the time.

My sincerest sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace. Wow...sad to see him go. God bless, Boyd.:( :( :(

3whiterag · 02-27-2008, 06:19 PM

It is a shame! He made some great cars! Too bad the program made him look alike an idiot IMO. And the shop foreman, he was the one who caused all the problems. Maybe it was just the way the program was edited. I hope people think of Boyd for the vehicles he designed and not the TV program.

camarocrazy28 · 02-27-2008, 06:24 PM

Rest in peace Boyd, you will be sorely missed. One of my favorite hot rods was Cadzzilla.

Raven · 02-27-2008, 08:49 PM

R.I.P. Boyd. A sad, sad day in custom hotrodding :(

Never really got into the show...the tension between the whole staff/crew was just too much for me, but Boyd had some awesome creations for sure!

*GTAHVIT* · 02-27-2008, 09:56 PM

Boyd had an annual car/bike show that he used to run from his shop in CA.

My dad had two of his custom harleys in it one year and we got to briefly meet him. We got to tour his facility and see his car collection as part of the show.

The custom car world lost a legend.

Best wishes to his friends and family.

Jeff · 02-27-2008, 10:30 PM

Wow thats completely unexpected.. :\ God rest his soul

WillInThe04Ranger · 02-27-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff

Wow thats completely unexpected.. :\ God rest his soul

Yeah it is, I can't even fathom the custom hot rod industry now. He was a pioneer and his work was good, didnt really care for his ethics but he was good at what he did.

R.I.P. Boyd Caddington

*KILLER74Z28* · 02-28-2008, 02:41 AM

I'm speechless... :( It's a sad day indeed...

Urthman · 02-28-2008, 11:14 AM

here's another article...
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/0....ap/index.html

02-27-2008, 02:57 PM	#1
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	RIP Boyd Coddington :( http://jalopnik.com/361391/boyd-codd...dead-at-age-63

02-27-2008, 03:26 PM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Thats really unfortunate. The man was an artist, I will give him that. I generally didn't like his style, but thats me. He did what he did very well and I can respect that. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

02-27-2008, 06:19 PM	#5
3whiterag GM Powertrain Retired Drives: 67SS350, 87 IROC L98, 96SS ver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 352	It is a shame! He made some great cars! Too bad the program made him look alike an idiot IMO. And the shop foreman, he was the one who caused all the problems. Maybe it was just the way the program was edited. I hope people think of Boyd for the vehicles he designed and not the TV program. __________________ http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1224.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1227.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1230.jpg

02-27-2008, 08:49 PM	#7
Raven Drives: 2001 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Just South of Austin, TX Posts: 303	R.I.P. Boyd. A sad, sad day in custom hotrodding :( Never really got into the show...the tension between the whole staff/crew was just too much for me, but Boyd had some awesome creations for sure! __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Camaro SS - "Orion" 2001 NBP Z28 - "Raven" -- 2006 Black Tahoe - "Zeus" 2009 Stryker Blue Metallic G8 GT - "Stryker"

02-27-2008, 09:56 PM	#8
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Boyd had an annual car/bike show that he used to run from his shop in CA. My dad had two of his custom harleys in it one year and we got to briefly meet him. We got to tour his facility and see his car collection as part of the show. The custom car world lost a legend. Best wishes to his friends and family. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

02-27-2008, 03:28 PM	#3
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	That just sucks...not a huge fan of his work, actually more the canvases that he choose to work on, but still a loss to the industry. May God be with his family, friends, and employees in their time of loss.

02-27-2008, 05:23 PM	#4
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Oh noooo....how sad is that. I'm still sitting here after a couple minutes and am shocked.....still. This is really sad. That guy was great w/ his work...an artist at that. Man...and I watched his shows all the time. My sincerest sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace. Wow...sad to see him go. God bless, Boyd.:( :( :(

02-27-2008, 06:24 PM	#6
camarocrazy28 Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Loves Park, IL Posts: 92	Rest in peace Boyd, you will be sorely missed. One of my favorite hot rods was Cadzzilla.

02-27-2008, 10:30 PM	#9
Jeff ~ANTI-FORD~ Drives: Cadillac CTS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 608	Wow thats completely unexpected.. :\ God rest his soul __________________ My Z28 sorry guys.. sold Camaro and got a Cadillac CTS, waiting for a few years to get a 2010 SS used ;]

02-28-2008, 02:41 AM	#11
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,768 View My Garage	I'm speechless... :( It's a sad day indeed... __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

02-28-2008, 11:14 AM	#12
Urthman Future Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4dr Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 544 View My Garage	here's another article... http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/0....ap/index.html

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