A tribute to Boyd Coddington.

SirAlec · 26th February 2009, 23:19

February 27, 2008
World-renowned tuner and hot rod king Boyd Coddington died on this day due to diabetic complications. He was 63 years old. He had been hospitalized a month ago, shortly after New Year's Eve. He was discharged, but was readmitted just a few days later to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in suburban California. After being readmitted, doctors performed surgery and Boyd was expected to make a complete recovery but aganst all odd, died on February 27, 2008 due to complications that were brought on from a recent surgery along with liver and kidney complications.

Coddington was a Disneyland machinist before opening Hot Rods by Boyd in 1978. Two of his cars are on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Many of the next generation of customizers started their career with Coddington. Larry Erickson, later the Chief Designer of the Mustang and Thunderbird for Ford Motor Co. worked with Coddington early on, and specifically credits the CadZZilla collaboration for jump-starting his career. Legendary designer Chip Foose, and fabricator Jesse James both started their careers in his shop. Foose rose to become the president of Coddington's company Hot Rods by Boyd, but later departed to start his own firm. The two became fierce competitors, to the point that their personal relationship split. Coddington hosted the Discovery Channel show “American Hot Rod", where he competed fiercely as well with his former protegé.

Coddington's creations have won the Grand National Roadster Show's "America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR)" award seven times, the Daimler-Chrysler Design Excellence award twice, and entry into both the Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame and the National Rod & Custom Museum Hall of Fame . In 1997, Coddington (along with Foose), was inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame.

Boyd Coddington

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One of his greatest fan and customer, ZZ tops' Billy Gibson
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His creation on display at the Gran National Roadster Show

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SirAlec · 26th February 2009, 23:24

Some of his Creations

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boydcoddington.com

sammyboy · 27th February 2009, 01:13

Oh man, thats sad. I dont think there are too many people who can match Boyd. Rest in piece sir. You will be missed for sure.

white_vdi · 27th February 2009, 01:57

loved the way he did burnouts!. Literally burned rubber!
Hats off to that legend. RIP Sir!

26th February 2009, 23:19	#1
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	A tribute to Boyd Coddington. *February 27, 2008* World-renowned tuner and hot rod king Boyd Coddington died on this day due to diabetic complications. He was 63 years old. He had been hospitalized a month ago, shortly after New Year's Eve. He was discharged, but was readmitted just a few days later to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in suburban California. After being readmitted, doctors performed surgery and Boyd was expected to make a complete recovery but aganst all odd, died on February 27, 2008 due to complications that were brought on from a recent surgery along with liver and kidney complications. Coddington was a Disneyland machinist before opening Hot Rods by Boyd in 1978. Two of his cars are on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Many of the next generation of customizers started their career with Coddington. Larry Erickson, later the Chief Designer of the Mustang and Thunderbird for Ford Motor Co. worked with Coddington early on, and specifically credits the CadZZilla collaboration for jump-starting his career. Legendary designer Chip Foose, and fabricator Jesse James both started their careers in his shop. Foose rose to become the president of Coddington's company Hot Rods by Boyd, but later departed to start his own firm. The two became fierce competitors, to the point that their personal relationship split. Coddington hosted the Discovery Channel show “American Hot Rod", where he competed fiercely as well with his former protegé. Coddington's creations have won the Grand National Roadster Show's "America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR)" award seven times, the Daimler-Chrysler Design Excellence award twice, and entry into both the Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame and the National Rod & Custom Museum Hall of Fame . In 1997, Coddington (along with Foose), was inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame. Boyd Coddington One of his greatest fan and customer, ZZ tops' Billy Gibson His creation on display at the Gran National Roadster Show Source: Wikipedia.org boydcoddington.com billetwheels.com topgear.com
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26th February 2009, 23:24	#2
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	Some of his Creations *Some of his Creations* Source: boydcoddington.com
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27th February 2009, 01:13	#3
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	Oh man, thats sad. I dont think there are too many people who can match Boyd. Rest in piece sir. You will be missed for sure.
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27th February 2009, 01:57	#4
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	loved the way he did burnouts!. Literally burned rubber! Hats off to that legend. RIP Sir! Last edited by white_vdi : 27th February 2009 at 01:58.
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