Boyd Coddington dies at age 63

Err · Post by **Err** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:56 pm

http://jalopnik.com/361391/boyd-coddington-hot-rod-king-dead-at-age-63

World-renowned tuner and hot rod king Boyd Coddington died at 6:20 am this morning. The cause of death is still unknown. Coddington, founder of Boyds Wheels and designer of prize-winning custom cars, had recently been hospitalized twice for an undisclosed medical condition. Although he was though to be in recovery, rumors of his untimely death began circulating today throughout the forums. A spokesperson for Boyd Coddington's corporation has confirmed to Jalopnik that those rumors are true. The company will be releasing a statement later today.

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:05 pm

WOW... That's a shame.. He had a brilliant mind..

eGo

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:58 pm

Not to kick him while he is DEAD, but he needed to take more control of the cars they were building...they were just churning them out with out much origionality. STill feel bad for the family and he did have some great rides.

Greg