UW Mitch Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I didn't know the man, but I sure enjoyed watching his show on Discover Channel a few years ago. http://jalopnik.com/361391/boyd-coddington...-dead-at-age-63 RIP Boyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 An creative artistic genus in the automotive field. Some of his stuff was way to beautiful to be driven...IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 he will be missed! damn it 63 is too young! i love his show on TLC lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuh pahl Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 That's certainly a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Godspeed Boyd. He was an icon in my little world. I will surely miss him Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo23 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 An creative artistic genus in the automotive field. Some of his stuff was way to beautiful to be driven...IMO. Here Here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 What a loss!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I didn't care much for his attitude, but I did like his work. We lost that old guy too some time ago.... that dude used to blow-up coffee cups and scare the shit out of guys. I liked that craggy old bastard. LOL What was his name...? Vern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Roy Ya Roy.... thanks H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Boyd will be missed. He was one creative person, his designs are endless and alos his legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Damn. One of the greatest designers and builders.... (I wish he'd never done that show, it tarnished a legend). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I too get weary of these "reality shows". They are always under some kind of deadline to get the project done. Most are pretty dumb. How did they get all of those guys to speak in that same stupid "sing song" way of talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Beats me. In a previous life I got the chance to do some work for Monster Garage (off air, not on air) and found it all to be a little too contrived. It was a LOT like TV, even though the reality component was there. Sure, you didnt' get your tools if you didn't make deadline, but then they want you to replay things and 'act'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 This thread is about the death of a man. I didnt know him and might not have liked him if I did, but I did admire some of his work. TV sets have buttons to change channels and turn them on and off, your computer has a back button. If you dont like a TV program or this thread just select the correct button and use it. Rest in peace Mr. Coddington.---------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 This thread is about the death of a man. I didnt know him and might not have liked him if I did, but I did admire some of his work. TV sets have buttons to change channels and turn them on and off, your computer has a back button. If you dont like a TV program or this thread just select the correct button and use it. Rest in peace Mr. Coddington.---------Larry I still didn't like the way he treated people on the show... that doesn't mean I don't respect his skills. I already smoked the wheels for him when I heard, but I refuse to act like the guy was a Saint when he obviously wasn't. Sorry you didn't like my comments, but as Rhett said to Scarlett.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Now damnit Larry. Your comment was kinda like hollering DUCK in a crowded room.... You have to be more specific when you call someone an ass when there are so many asses out there...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Yep Merlin, you are right. This thread didnt have a word in it about Spartans, Glocks or RRAs and Kimbers and Joe D couldent find anything good or even netural to say, just didnt like the TV show. Sorry if anyone mistook what I meant to say, that is unless the shoe fit.-----------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 This thread is desparately off track. I assume partial responsibility, but the man deserves our respect. He's an icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I think Seth is right and most of the blame belongs right here. It shouldnt have happened and I will try to refrain in the future.-------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 This thread is about the death of a man. I didnt know him and might not have liked him if I did, but I did admire some of his work. TV sets have buttons to change channels and turn them on and off, your computer has a back button. If you dont like a TV program or this thread just select the correct button and use it. Rest in peace Mr. Coddington.---------Larry I still didn't like the way he treated people on the show... that doesn't mean I don't respect his skills. I already smoked the wheels for him when I heard, but I refuse to act like the guy was a Saint when he obviously wasn't. Sorry you didn't like my comments, but as Rhett said to Scarlett.... If you read around, Boyd's 'tude was made for TV. I think if you actually talked to the people involved, that you'd find out that much of the drama on the show was manufactured. RIP Boyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV_shooter Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I remember when he started making wheels in his garage. He is an inspiration to all the new Rod builders like foose and those other guys w TV shows. I'll miss his cars for sure. could only tolerate bits n peices of the tv show. He acted like west coast choppers too much on TV. again, thats why theres 500 other channels. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I'm actually curious to see what Foose has to say about his passing. Chip was his protege and Boyd was pretty upset when he left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Any word yet on what happened? MLM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 had a set of his wheels on my old Vette...Guy that bought it said that was the reason he bought mine and not some other one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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