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Dyce51

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,8:35 am

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This morning one of the most notable Hot Rod Builders passed away...I haven't got any of the info yet but as soon as I get it I will post it.....

RIP Boyd.........

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,8:57 am

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Wow, thats kinda surprising.
He's built some pretty cool cars over the years but I never did like his personality all that much.
RIP Boyd

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,9:02 am

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Sad to hear. Very unique individual. RIP.

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,9:28 am

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Are you sure? :stupid

I found this:
Boyd Coddington was unable to attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to enjoy the sneak peak of his latest creation or any of the collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona. The legendary hot rod designer and fabricator who just completed a million-dollar, hand-built Delehaye inspired hot rod fell ill shortly after the holidays.

According to his wife Jo Coddington, Boyd was rushed to the hospital after a fall at his home. Boyd Coddington, the multi-award winning designer, fabricator and alumni of the Hot Rod Hall of Fame, was admitted for observation and then released. Several days later, Boyd complained of continued complications and was re-admitted to a hospital near his Southern California home. There doctors made a diagnosis and he was rushed to surgrey.

"We are happy to report that Boyd is recovering and doing very well, he is expected to go home next week. Boyd and I would like to thank all of the people who have sent their well wishes and support!", stated Jo Coddington.

Boyd Coddington is a Southern California automotive icon and star of TV's "American Hot Rod". Coddington has designed and fabricated numerous show winning hot rods for rock stars, corporations and individuals. Coddington vehicles have appeared in museums, hit TV shows and even the cover of The Smithsonian Magazine.

It is quite certain that with all of the idle time he is spending in the hospital, Boyd Coddington is dreaming up a way to hot rod his hospital bed. Coddington customized medical equipment could be the next product from this innovative genius!

It was dated today....... :rolleyes

http://www.pr-usa.net/index.p....temid=9

Nothing about it on his website though....

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,9:33 am

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While searching I did see that William F. Buckley Jr. died.

They say this happens in 3's...right? :stupid

It's a fact of Life:

After Monday and Tuesday, even the Calendar says : WTF .......

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,10:08 am

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this was just posted on Autoweek's website:

By MARK VAUGHN

Boyd Coddington, the hot-rod innovator whose creations won the coveted Grand National Roadster Show's America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) trophy a record six times, died Wednesday morning of undisclosed causes. He was 63.

Coddington was raised in rural Idaho but moved to Southern California as soon as he could to pursue his dream of building hot rods. He quickly earned a reputation for subtle, stylistic innovations on what had been an almost overdone theme--the '32 Ford roadster. That branched out to '33s, '34s and then all manner of surprising twists on iconic themes. Names such as Boydster, Smoothster, Alumacoupe and Chezoom redefined what a rod could be.

His wheels were equally well known, particularly those shaved from billet aluminum. He soon earned the nickname "Billet Boyd" for his techniques machining aluminum.

One of his best qualities was his ability to gather talented partners to produce his many fine creations.

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,10:10 am

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and this one is from autoblog.com

We just got word that world-renowned car customizer, Boyd Coddington died this morning around 6 am. Although we don't have any details on what caused Coddington's death, we do know that he was in and out of the hospital over the past month. A spokesperson for the Coddington Corporation confirmed his passing earlier today and they'll be releasing a statement soon.

Our heartfelt condolences to his friends, family and fans.

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,10:12 am

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WOW...sad to hear...

He built some bitchin' Rods... :good

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,10:30 am

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Quote (GlassMan @ Feb. 27 2008,9:33 am)

While searching I did see that William F. Buckley Jr. died.

They say this happens in 3's...right? :stupid

alot of the greats are passing on....

Buster Warke
Roy Schmidt
Boyd Coddington

You figure these guys were the greats they started wrenching years ago and some of them are original Hot Rodders they are all getting up in the years and I think we'll be seeing alot more of these guys passing on this year and the next couple of years.....

Edited by Dyce51 on Feb. 27 2008,10:35 am

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,10:45 am

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Sad, very sad indeed.

It's a whole "Hands-On" culture that we are losing. These old school guys had a different approach that you don't see much of today.

Even in my biz...we are one of the few shops around still slinging glass by hand.....most shops are full time chopper gun or some type of vacuum process. (we've got that equipment, just don't use it much)

RIP Boyd.

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,11:36 am

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None Of The Articles That I've found, Tell The Cause Of Death....

02-27-08: Famous hot-rod builder and designer Boyd Coddington died this morning of undisclosed causes at 63.

Most recently known in enthusiast circles from his involvement in the hit cable TV series, American Hot Rod, Boyd has come into our living rooms with his creativity and innovative team leading persona. Obituaries around the net tell that he grew up in rural Idaho and moved to Southern California.

His creations in the rod world include several well known customs that include works for ZZ-Top. He won several awards for cars such as the Boydster, Smoothster, Alumacoupe and Chezoom. He also dabbled in the Mustang realm in 2003 with the Boyd Codington / Roush California Roadster. The customized Mustang built by Roush and designed in part with Coddington featured a unique two tone pain scheme that later became very popular in Mustang custom circles, as well as distinctive Boyd Coddington designed wheels.

His line of wheels were a large part of his legacy. The unique billet and cast wheels have been a significant part of the aftermarket custom business since the early 1990â€™s. We shall all miss his innovative style, his creations, and his influence on the custom car world.

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Posted: Feb. 27 2008,12:37 pm

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This is sad news....he was one of the greats, an innovator, yet still old school.

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