Boyd in very bad shape. No jokes please.

Just got the word that Boyd is in very bad shape in the hospital. Doesn't look like he's gonna pull through this one (hoping that's NOT true). I know new guys like to use him as a referance point to the "anti-traditional" - but for those that have been in this for a while you have to know he's one of the family. He's a rodder, a pioneer and very sad to have one of our own go out this way. Say a prayer for him and his family. Jim

 

are you going to tell us what happened?

 

Just read the feature on the Silver Bullet (circa 1974) on Sunday. I can appreciate his roots.

 

Wow. I hope he pulls through. Prayer sent.

http://www.pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=63276&Itemid=9

 

Wow, what happened? No matter what, he still set a lot of standards.

 

My thoughts are with his family...He is a pioneer in the car world like it or not!!!

John

 

His health has been a problem for a long time. Has fought liver problems for a long time- but he's down for the count this time. Not many Hot Rodders have achieved world wide first name recognition- he made his mark.

 

Prayers are already sent for Boyd, his friends and his family

God Bless...

Mick

 

Are we talking Coddington?

 

The least we can do- I wish him the very best.

I can't think of a time I would rather be MORE wrong than right now. I hope a miracle will pull him through this!

 

I sure hate to hear that. He's not my favorite builder, but so what? The man is an icon in this hobby of ours. Wishing all the best for Coddington and his family in this time.

 

Here's a site w/mention of him
http://www.prnewsnow.com/Public_Release/Trade_Publications/177990.html

 

Shouldn't need an answer- but yes.

 

That's horrible. I hope he can beat the odds.

 

Thoughts and prayers are sent to Boyd and his family.

 

The links above are from a month ago, apparently Jim has new information that is not good.

 

Hey JimA, on this sight: http://www.pr-usa.net/index.php?opti...63276&Itemid=9 it mentions that he is doing fine and should have a full recovery....

 

Check the date of that article, that was from January 26,2008.

 

His style is not my style, but I certainly appreciate his work and his accomplishments. Best of luck to him and his loved ones. I wouldn't wish this on him.

 

Health is a very delicate thing- you can only wish that someone has a greater plan we do not know about. I just tried to add what I was informed of by people who really care about him. I don't want to sound so grim- I do hope I'm totally wrong. Just wanted people to know one of the legends is not doing well.

 

That's horrible news,sure hope he pulls through. Thanks for keeping us informed Jim.

 

prayers sent to him and his family

 

wow...i kinda feel bad about coining the "grim reaper of hot rods" name for him on here a couple years ago. despite where his style and tastes lie right now, he is a legend and did a LOT for this hobby. i have seen some of his older stuff and really do like some of it and my thoughts will be with him and his family to a full recovery.

 

Not my style either, but I can respect that he has definitely achieved a great deal and I have great respect for the fact that he does seem to really honestly do it the way he wants to do it and at a very high level. On top of that, it seems like he is actually a pretty decent guy and I am sure with lots a family and friends who would miss him dearly if he passes. He seems too young to me with potentially too many good years left. I wish him and his family nothing but the best.

 

Prayers sent! I hope for the best.

 

That's too bad. Hang in there Boyd.

 

Prayers to him and his family, just lost my own dad in january.

 

Prayers for him and his family.

 

Were not talking about style anymore. Were talking about a man, a life, a husband, an employer, a builder, stylist, painter and someone who has brought attention to a style of the car hobby that many Americans were unfamiliar with.
Hey, the guy was featured with a major story in the Smithsonian Magazine.
Not everyday you see a flamed rod on the cover of that mag!
Hope that he pulls through...

 

from us at lordz are prayers go out to him and his family..may god keep blessing them, as he has already with all the talent he has given him..god bless bro....