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Breaking News. Hot Rod King Boyd Coddington Dies At Age 63

Published by Cyril Huze February 27th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

I was just informed that Master Car Customizer and Hot Rod King Boyd Coddington died today February 27, around 6 am.  Boyd was in and out of the hospital over this past month. I have no details on what caused his death. I knew Boyd personally and I am trying to contact some friends working for his business. We will miss his innovative style and his influence on the custom car world. Family will be releasing a statement very soon. My condolences to his family, friends, employees and fans 

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  1. 1 Rodder Feb 27th, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    Good bye Boyd. You were such an inspiration.

  2. 2 Dave B. Feb 27th, 2008 at 10:31 pm

    That’s a real shame, this man brought a lot of spectacular products and ideas to life. He will be missed.

  3. 3 Nicker Feb 27th, 2008 at 10:52 pm

    The man was about Detail and Quality.
    Not to mention a mentor to many people.
    He will be missed.

    -nicker-

  4. 4 Cj Hanlon Guilty Customs Feb 28th, 2008 at 3:06 am

    Having had the opportunity of admiring his work first hand, meeting him and riding in one of his car’s, i can say his was a true “love of the craft”. He will be sorely missed and i’m sure Chip Foose, and others will be saddened even more than those of us that didn’t get the opportunity to work with him personally. Condolences to his family and co-workers!
    Cj

  5. 5 madpuppy Feb 28th, 2008 at 11:07 am

    To the Family and Friends of Boyd Coddington, I`m very Sorry for your Loss! R.I.P. Boyd

  6. 6 TROY Feb 28th, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    I didn’t know him personally but have had the pleasure of seeing some of his work. True craftsmen like him hardly exist anymore. My condolences to his family and friends.

  7. 7 gustian Feb 28th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    I knew Boyd only from television. What I saw from him, was worth showing on TV, that’s for sure !
    My condolences to his family and his team.

  8. 8 DJ CHOPPER GOD Feb 29th, 2008 at 9:39 am

    R.I.P. Boyd

  9. 9 Bigwoody Feb 29th, 2008 at 11:18 am

    Admired his work, Innovative ,creative genius.

    Hated the showon television.
    Like the OCC show,deadlines detracted from tquality work that was
    being prformed.
    No wonder his offerings were so expensive.
    Did appreciate the design and execution of his vehiles.

  10. 10 PairsNPaint Feb 29th, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    He will be remembered as one of the true legendary icons of the hot rodding world. Boyd was bigger than life itself and will be sorely missed. Heartfelt condolences to his family and those close to him.

  11. 11 RMD Mar 6th, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Many people in the U.K. admired Boyds work – an icon in his own right!

    Condolences to his family.

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