"American Hot Rod"
OR
was a vendor on the t.v. show
"American Hot Rod"
OR
a customer of Boyds
on the t.v. show "American Hot Rod"...
YOU should contact me about signing this "Tribute Boydster Rc Car"
tributeboydsterrccar@boydcoddingtonrccars.com
please include which car or cars and or episodes that you were in
Please note: This Tribute Boydster Rc car is NOT for sale, PERIOD.
I was offered 4 figure prices twice in two years and turned it down.
REFUSED to sign - Liz Miles: personal - financial disagreements with Boyd and Jo
Does not understand the correlation between this Boydster II I was given by Boyd in December 2007, because I
saw and liked the t.v. show itself and my Tribute to Boyd. (uhhmm okay)
New UPDATED Photos !!!
01-27-2014
Yesterday was the final day of the Grand National Roadster show...
While still in the Los Angeles area....I was able to line up a number of appointments
with several people......thank you everyone!
Charlie Masters - Strip Clean
Tom Nelson - Nelson Racing Engines
Mark Bohlen - Bent Performance - his son "Foss"
Jennie W.
Ben Vasquez
Mike Dighera - Mike's Speed and Machine
Andrew "Beetle Bailey" Peterson
But up first... EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Chris Coddington
Gregg Coddington
Diane Coddington
These 2 people Chris and Diane invited me to the first home that Boyd and Diane had in 1978.
This is the garage that Boyd built cars and wheels from at the beginning.
Thank you for the honor of being at your home Diane and your offices Chris and Gregg....
Also........ thank you for being open - available and make
time for, sharing stories - memories and photos
Chris Coddington in his wheel shop with the Tribute Boydster
Gregg Coddington and his '40 Ford with the Tribute Boydster
Diane Coddington in her and Boyd's original home with the Tribute Boydster
More photos below....
While still in the Los Angeles area....I was able to line up a number of other appointments
with several people......thank you everyone!
Charlie Masters - Strip Clean
Tom Nelson - Nelson Racing Engines
Mark Bohlen - Bent Performance - his son "Foss"
Jennie W.
Ben Vasquez
Mike Dighera - Mike's Speed and Machine
Andrew "Beetle Bailey" Peterson
Charlie Masters - Strip Clean and the Tribute Boydster
Tom Nelson - Nelson Racing Engines and the Tribute Boydster
Mark Bohlen & Foss - Bent Custom and Performance
Mark Bohlen with the Tribute Boydster and a cute shot
of his boy. "Foss" was the first one to wear the Boydster Tribute hat
Mike Dighera - Mike's Speed and Machine
Jennie W. - "Diane's Assistant" with the Tribute Boydster
Ben Vasquez - with the Tribute Boydster
Andrew "Beetle Bailey" Peterson with the Tribute Boydster
01-26-2014
Today was the final day of the Grand National Roadster show...
but on January, 22nd, 2014...
Lets all take a moment of pause.... and send good thoughts and well wishes to
GNRS judging chairman Vic Cunnyngham, who was run over while judging
a car in building 4, resulting in serious, though not life-threatening injuries.
Accident At The 2014 Grand National Roadster Show
THESE CARS ARE HIGH PERFORMANCE and just as dangerous if not more than your
grocery getter. Vic Cunnyngham - get better soon!!
New UPDATED photos - 01-26-2014
Today was the final day of the Grand National Roadster show
in Pomona, California
Mike Cook. Mike thank you for your time and signatures.
I also ran into "Sarah" from the other tv show "Hard Shine". Loved chatting with you.
I wish you have more dirty, grimy fingers and keep on banging away.
I envy you always as we discussed.
There was the "Prolong Performance Girls - (thank you ladies) ....
Oh lets NOT forget tiny Little Ian.
He wa sooooo sweet and cute I could not resist this shot
Another trip to the Grand National Roadster Show, Pomona, California
New Videos !!!
A personal thank you to John Ewald for these demos over the years
and Kerry Morris also
I have new videos up from vintage dragster demos NIGHT TIME FIRE -EM UP !!!!
Uploaded is not just one treat for everyone, but how about THREE TREATS?.
Night time fire up of some vintage dragsters - with not just ONE special guests but TWO special guests.
One gentleman from France did a whole video setup including "behind the seat footage" for their own
Roadster shows and or tv show airing in September in France.
The first night time video, I was about 6 feet away from the pipes.
Still shot:
The next video is of Cherielynn Westrich from t.v.'s Overhaulin' who had her
seat time in a dragster, night time video from the Grand National Roadster Show - 2014.
I was 4 feet from the one Cherielynn Westrich was sitting in. Totally shook the
ground and GOT YOUR ATTENTION.
DO TAKE NOTE: watch for falling leaves... Once these were fired up..
it was shaking the leaves off the trees...
Still shots:
The last new video will be of a Red Cobra being fired up:
On display and a raffle to win it, charity for the Wounded Warriors.
Still shot:
Video:
Again while at the Grand National Roadster Show in
Pomona, California on Saturday January, 25th, 2014....
I saw Luc and Marcel - Marcels Metal Craft - chatting with James Hetfield of Metallica about
their creation and his new car.
James refused a personal photo, that I was going to provide to Marcel's.
He was rude, but fuck him and his music, I don't much care
for it NOR own any of it anyway. ANY BITCH can SCREAM. If you are a public figure and IN THE
PUBLIC and cannot take the stress or requests from general fans
(this does NOT include paparazzi team harassment)..then get the out of YOUR public business!
01-25-2014
While at the Grand National Roadster Show in
Pomona, California on Saturday January, 25th, 2014....
I did pickup one new autograph this afternoon just walking through the crowd.
Craig Morrison from Art Morrison Chassis in Seattle / Fife Washington area.
Thanks for your time Craig.
Also while at the Grand National Roadster Show in
Pomona, California on Saturday January, 25th, 2014....
My wife who really likes the show - Overhaulin' got lucky enough that after
3 years of trying to catch Chip Foose...
I about ran the man over turn the Boydster Hauler around.
I asked him for a quick autograph and he was glad to do so.
I made some points with the wife in the process. I was also able to catch
Cherielynn Westrich from t.v.'s Overhaulin' she signed my wifes Mustang diecast.....
So... does that make her "Overhauled"?
I was also able to catch
"Mountain Man from t.v.'s "Duck Dynasty'
Mountain Man (Tim Guraedy) – A neighbor who operates
his own air-conditioning repair business, and co-hosts a local radio talk show on KXKZ.
While down here for the Grand National Roadster Show in
Pomona, California on Saturday January, 25th, 2014....
I did pickup one new autograph this morning from Dennis Ricklefs !!!! We chatted about
Boyd's shop, Overhaulin' and Lil' John Buttera... wonderful stories...
The man came up to my hotel room specifically for this signing, wow...
Thanks for the stories and signatures Dennis.
01-24-2014
A trip to the Grand National Roadster Show, Pomona, California
Grand National Roadster Show itself... Gene Winfield!
Thank you Gene, and thank you for some of your hotrodding history!
Plus I ran into Jimmy Shine for a quick pic, and Pete Chapouris in passing...
SoCal's top notch guys.
I also caught a fan of American Hotrod t.v. show and his dad, Jacob Murphy
who stood with the Tribute Boydster in the above last photo, Thanks Jacob!
01-23-2014
Sorry, the glare on the window prevented a great shot of this monster
Harvey from Harv's Auto and Dyno Tune was there with
this "baby"...a 600 CI full bore hotrod engine...
I actually got sexually turned on listening to this MONSTER !
Watch the tach on the right !!!-- 7150 rpm !!!
Did you miss it? here it is again - Watch the tach on the right !!!
Would you do this? Me? Never in a million years...
Dyno test - tech questions while I was getting my brakes done next door.
A trip to HMS - Harvey from Harv's Auto and Dyno Tune in Whittier, California January, 23rd, 2014
Harvey was very kind enough to sign the Tribute Boydster and red hat.
I also took some shots of a card behind his desk I had never seen before depicting
Boyd above in the clouds - watching over Rocky Walker as he does burnouts. Very nice.
I will have to get one for myself some day, somewhere.
Nice photo with the mule too!
Again, I want to thank Harvey and Eric for their time and signatures
Lance's Autoworks - Placentia, California - January, 23rd, 2014
While I was out and about today getting some American Hotrod tv show autographs, (the ones above)
several miles before getting there I had some brake issues....Fortunately next door to Dyno Motive was a shop to fix the brakes, boy did they damn well need it. Let me tell ya.. if you are in the southern California area and need something done, JOHNNY-ON-THE-SPOT...Lance did me right.
Lance's Autoworks - who did my brakes immediately and a fair price.
He didn't seem to mind my yammering either!
Again, I want to thank everyone for their time and signatures....
UPDATED Photos for 12-19-2013
A short trip to the Minden - Carson City, Nevada area....
I want to thank the Casteel Families for their time and signatures:
Gary Sr. and his wife Claudia
Gary Jr. and his wife Marci
Avery Casteel
Adyson Casteel
Cash Casteel
To the Casteels: Thank you for sharing Boyd memories !!!
January 25th, 26th, 27th, 2013
FINAL UPLOADS FOR 2013: January 27th, 4:30 pm
"Tribute Boydster Rc car"
My thanks to people who saw me and signed this car:
I had the chance to meet three boys who sadly could not see the regular Boydster Rc car run, so I told them I would post their pictures, thanks to:
Tyler, Ben, Shawn, sorry boys, I will have a 9 volt battery next time
I had the chance to "catch up" with a few people today:
Pete Chapouris, Richard Peters, "Stoney", "Blackie"
I watched a little kid and his lowrider... some guys fire up some motors on test stands
Real dragsters / fire breathing dragons!!!... (enjoy, I did !)
Al Simon:
Boyd Coddington's frame guy...
Thanks for the autograph Al.
Shaun Dove:
Boyd Coddington's Black Corvette customer...
Thanks for the autograph Shaun.
Gary Meadors:
Boyd Coddington's customer, 300 Chrysler
Thanks for the autograph Gary.
Rory a pin stripper even bought one:
Justin Berstro:
I saw 2 of the guys from Marcels.... then saw Greg..I turned around and POW guess who was there...Justin!
Thanks for your time Justin.
Boyd Coddington's original "go to guy" for upholstery.
Appeared in a few episodes of "American Hotrod" doing convertible tops like on the 40 Ford for John Sullivan and many others.... Thanks for the visit Bob.
2012 GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW !!!!!
January 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 2012
Photos below of my trip to the 2012 Grand National Roadster show
and gather more autographs on the "Tribute Boydster Rc car"
My thanks to people who saw me and signed this car
Marcels Fabricating
Marcels son, Luc
Richard Peters
(aluma car)
Gil Losi
(owner of the original steel Boydster)
Thanks to Gabes Auto Upholstery for signing the red hat
(I bought from a friend who designed Danbury and Franklin Mint diecast cars)
Thanks to everyone who bought Boydsters from the GNRS while I was walking around...even though some other "vendors" got pissed....
Tough shit people....
these Boydsters sell themselves!!!
I will never turn anyone away who wants one as long as I have some left.
I guess you "vendors" should get your own Rc hotrod cars and sell them!!
And now, photos from the
2012 Grand National Roadster Show....
(you can click on these thumbnails for larger views)
The "Tribute Boydster" - Boydster hauler.....
The 2 autographed Boydsters down inside the cart were sold at the show...
Here is Marcel and his son Luc as they autographed the "Tribute Boydster" and the red hat before the show...
Here is Marcel's son Luc as he autographed the red hat before the show...Gabes Auto Upholstery sons also signed it at the show...
Here is Richard Peters as he autographed the "Tribute Boydster" at the show...
Here is Gil Losi as he autographed the "Tribute Boydster" at the show...
Here is Gil Losi's "Steel Boydster" at the show...
Here is some miscellaneous shots the "Tribute Boydster" at the show...including breakfast, lunch and dinner requirements.
Hotrodonline.com pinup girl.
Paul Michael Glaser "Starsky" from "Starsky & Hutch t.v. show.
A neat wooden car built by "The Woodman"
Here is Corky Coker of Coker Tires I saw him at the show...Dan from "American Hot Rod" was there too shinning up his own ride.
He was kind enough to sign 2 other Boydster Rc cars for friends. Thanks Dan
Here is another "Boydster" at the show...
I do not know who owns it but I was handed a flyer on all it's spec's.
I do have a video of this one running !!!
More miscellaneous photos:
Saw Charlie Hutton with his new creation
Jesse James, customizer
Von Hotrod, pinstripper
Other kid's rides
Levi, the dog's ride
Videos:
A Boydster running....
A drag car at night with 10 foot flames...
2 Nitro tests, where they auction off "seat time" for charity...
You should be able to click on these and view them directly
The "Tribute Boydster Rc Car" back home as it is now and in its clear case
I hope you enjoyed the "Tribute Boydster Page" highlights....
Photos from the
UVU Car Show and Swap Meet
May 20th, 21st, 2011
Photos of the Boydster II Rc car, myself and Charlie Hutton from the tv show American Hot Rod at the UVU Car Show and Swap Meet, in Lehi, Utah, at the Thanksgiving Point Center, May 20th, 21st, 2011
Photos below with:
"The Tribute Boydster Rc Car"
Charlie Hutton from the tv show American Hot Rod in the photos below signing My "The Tribute Boydster Rc Car" and 5 others, and flyers I made up for the swap meet
Photos from the
Grand National Roadster Show
January 29th, 30th, 31st, 2010
Photos of the Boydster II Rc car, myself and the REAL cast-crew of the tv show American Hot Rod at the Grand National Roadster car show in Pomona, California January 29th, 30th, 31st, 2010
Photos with:
Gabes Custom Interiors Booth
Gabe Lopez Jr.
(finally caught up with him after missing him the last year
walking by Rocky Walkers car at the show, right out of the blue)
Mike Curtis
(Mike came walking by Rocky Walkers car at the show right out of the blue!)
Alex, "The Woodie Guy"
(Alex came walking by Rocky Walkers car at the show right out of the blue!)
P.T. Bob, "The other Woodie Guy"
P.T. Bob came walking by Rocky Walkers car at the show right out of the blue!
He was trying to get cast members and Boyd fans to get together to make a Boyd Coddington Tribute video
Rocky Walker, & "Boyd Coddington multi-car owner"
(I met Rocky Walker at the show in the "Cars That Made a Difference" hall)
Lalo, Rocky Walkers helper
Jo Coddingtons sister Cheryl and her husband Ed
Rocky Walker (they came walking by Rocky Walkers car at the show)
Myself, Jo Coddingtons sister Cheryl and her husband Ed
Rocky Walker (they came walking by Rocky Walkers car at the show)
Jo Coddington, Boyd Coddingtons wife
(Jo came walking by Rocky Walkers car at the show right out of the blue!)
Greg, the car painter
(I met Greg at the show in the "Cars That Made a Difference" hall)
Chip Foose, the designer of the Boydster II car
(I met Chip Foose at the show in the "Main" hall, Very nice guy)
My personal autographed Boydster II.....
I did get some of the guys' autographs on my Boydster II
Rc Hot Rod, Gabe, Duane and the Crews, THANKS....
UPDATED PHOTOS ! ! !
August 8th, 2009
Photos from:
Gabes Custom Interiors & Duane Mayers shop
"American Hotrods"
Thanks to the guys at Gabes and to
Duane and Bernt.
Photos of the with the Rc car, myself and the REAL car and its owner "Rusty" while at the Goodguys car show in San Diego California in March, 2009
Photos from:
Gabes Custom Interiors
&
Duane Mayers shop
"American Hotrods"
July 20th - 21st, 2009
Photos from:
Boyd Coddingtons
"American Hot Rod" Shop
12-12-07
The trip to Boyd Coddingtons "American Hot Rod" Shop was
absolutely the best trip I have ever had
Walking into Boyds' was a dream come true.
If felt as if it were "hallowed ground"
As a fan of hotrods for years since I saw the made for tv movie
"The California Kid" I was hooked on the essence of hotrodding.
I know that Boyd Coddington didnt build "The California Kid" but as a fan of
the tv show "American Hot Rod" and previously mentioned hotrods in
general, It was a true once in a lifetime experience.
I was treated as if I were family and very very nice people.
Melissa at the counter was very kind and helpful.
She was able to get me a quick tour of the shop and meet boyd himself
while they were in a photo shoot out in the back.
Boyd himself took the time to chat and make me feel very welcome.
I felt that I was just as important as a customer who wanted to buy a
car or have one made.
Truly down to earth people.
I did get some of the guys' autographs on my Boydster II
Rc Hot Rod, including Boyd himself.
Boyd and the Crew, THANKS.
I did miss getting to meet Jo, but I know she is a very busy person
Maybe another day that I am nearby.
Boyd, you will be dearly missed sir
Please enjoy the photos I ask that you as a viewer....
DO NOT COPY THESE FOR ANY REASON.
My personal autographed Boydster II.....
I did get some of the guys' autographs on my Boydster II
Rc Hot Rod, including Boyd himself.
Boyd and the Crew, THANKS....
Thanks for viewing....
Jo and everyone, my sincerest condolences on your loss of Boyd
He will be missed
