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Team Owner
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
Boyd was shutdown about 2 months ago, maybe his back up now, I don't know. He was charged with tagging cars.
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Last edited by Mike Mercury; Dec 22, 2004 at 12:30 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Detroit MI
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
In my opinion, these shows are all staged...at least in regards to the arguments and in-fighting. American Chopper started it with the Paulies and it was soon followed with Boyd and Bluebear.
There is another one which has started on Discovery Wings called Wing Nuts. Its about three guys who build furniture out of old aircraft parts. One guy is the sales guy, one is the actual craftsman, and the other is the f--k-up who is always causing trouble. The show will probably fail since Tim, the f--k-up unexpectidly died in October.
It seems to be a forumla that works. For the most part, the cars take a backseat to all of these amateur actors fighting over stupid stuff. I also think its a way to gain female viewers. My wife could care less about the cars, but she loves watching Boyd and Bluebear go at it.
Remember, its all about advertising. Everything else is secondary.
I would expect more of these types of shows over the next couple of years.
Tom
There is another one which has started on Discovery Wings called Wing Nuts. Its about three guys who build furniture out of old aircraft parts. One guy is the sales guy, one is the actual craftsman, and the other is the f--k-up who is always causing trouble. The show will probably fail since Tim, the f--k-up unexpectidly died in October.
It seems to be a forumla that works. For the most part, the cars take a backseat to all of these amateur actors fighting over stupid stuff. I also think its a way to gain female viewers. My wife could care less about the cars, but she loves watching Boyd and Bluebear go at it.
Remember, its all about advertising. Everything else is secondary.
I would expect more of these types of shows over the next couple of years.
Tom
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island NY
No, it what I said it was...new way of tagging cars... http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=101161
Instructor
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From: Hattiesburg MS
I supervise 150 assembly workers for an engine plant. If I spoke to my employees like the project supervisor does, I would be fired and in court within a few days. It's got to be staged for TV!
Instructor
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From: Orlando Florida
hey, what do you expect from Boyd, he's an ex-Disneyland ride mechanic. our company is notorious for pushing things right to the deadline. then freaking and blowing up when the real pressure is on. and yes, if my boss was as crass as MR Coddinton he's be out ,under the overpass!
BTW i sent Boyd a note to compare Disney experiences, but no response. i guess he was to busy yelling at someone.
R
BTW i sent Boyd a note to compare Disney experiences, but no response. i guess he was to busy yelling at someone.
R
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
I read the AW atricle when I first got the issue. I still don't
read where he was "shut down" for even a day, Records were removed - that's all i got from the AW article,
Can anyone "source" where the business was shut down - for even one day? I just want to get the facts straight.
from Streetrodder.com:
In speaking with Boyd Coddington he told SRM that the State of California seized certain company records for further investigation. Boyd also told SRM that three license plates were removed from vehicles within his consignment shop. These vehicles were built decades ago by the likes of Fat Jack and Pete & Jake's. Apparently the state of California is looking into any improprieties that would lead to the state being "shorted" tax or registration dollars.
Boyd also told SRM that he had to show records proving such vehicles as the Whatthehey and the Alumatub were legally registered and taxed, which they were. He also had to show records on two of his Boydster's that were built and given away as to how they were registered and how were the vehicle's values determined and did the new owners pay the appropriate taxes. At the time of this writing it appears Boyd's business has done everything according to the law but that SRM has been told the investigations will not stop with his shop. Boyd was singled out because of his "visibility" on the television show American Hot Rod and that other California builders would soon be paid a visit.
Additionally, SRM learned that law enforcement officials, it is believed were California Highway Patrol, recently visited the Labor Day Cruise, held annually in Costa Mesa at the fairgrounds, looking for "suspicious" vehicles. When asked what constituted a "suspicious vehicle" it was determined that any fiberglass car is suspect.
Again, according to the Office of the Attorney General from the State of California, its Department of Justice, "To date, the ongoing investigation has identified at least five other out-of-state companies that have provided fraudulent vehicle purchase agreements and titles to California vehicle owners. The companies are in Alabama, Nevada, New York and Florida. The Attorney General's Office believes as many as 70,000 vehicles have been illegally registered in California through these scam operations.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is in the process of canceling registrations that involve documents obtained from Titles Unlimited. (Titles Unlimited is believed to have provided false documents to Californians that cost the state more than $1 million in tax revenues and license fees over the past two years, and as much as $14 million since 1975, when the company began operating.) The Attorney General's Office also has notified law enforcement officials in more than 20 counties regarding residents who titled their cars through the company for possible prosecution."
Attorney General Bill Lockyer of the State of California tells us that an Alabama man was convicted on felony charges for issuing false vehicle titles in a scam that has cost the State of California millions of dollars in lost tax revenues and license fees.
"This illegal operation provided false information regarding the purchase of expensive vehicles to hundreds of Californians, which allowed them to avoid smog requirements and pay reduced sales taxes and vehicle registration fees," Lockyer said. "At a time when California and its residents are forced to confront painful budget choices, these scam artists defrauded the state and all law-abiding taxpayers who have done their part to get through our economic slump. We will continue to investigate to ensure these tax cheats are brought to justice."
Street Rodder has contacted SEMA and they are immediately investigating to see what options rodders have, especially the thousands of rodders who have operated in good faith for decades and have done nothing to raise the suspicion of the state. To all street rodders this is the single most important subject to be addressed by our industry in all the years that any of the staff members can recall. Stay in touch with Street Rodder: we are on top of his developing story and will bring www.streetrodderweb.com readers more information as we get it.
read where he was "shut down" for even a day, Records were removed - that's all i got from the AW article,
Can anyone "source" where the business was shut down - for even one day? I just want to get the facts straight.
from Streetrodder.com:
In speaking with Boyd Coddington he told SRM that the State of California seized certain company records for further investigation. Boyd also told SRM that three license plates were removed from vehicles within his consignment shop. These vehicles were built decades ago by the likes of Fat Jack and Pete & Jake's. Apparently the state of California is looking into any improprieties that would lead to the state being "shorted" tax or registration dollars.
Boyd also told SRM that he had to show records proving such vehicles as the Whatthehey and the Alumatub were legally registered and taxed, which they were. He also had to show records on two of his Boydster's that were built and given away as to how they were registered and how were the vehicle's values determined and did the new owners pay the appropriate taxes. At the time of this writing it appears Boyd's business has done everything according to the law but that SRM has been told the investigations will not stop with his shop. Boyd was singled out because of his "visibility" on the television show American Hot Rod and that other California builders would soon be paid a visit.
Additionally, SRM learned that law enforcement officials, it is believed were California Highway Patrol, recently visited the Labor Day Cruise, held annually in Costa Mesa at the fairgrounds, looking for "suspicious" vehicles. When asked what constituted a "suspicious vehicle" it was determined that any fiberglass car is suspect.
Again, according to the Office of the Attorney General from the State of California, its Department of Justice, "To date, the ongoing investigation has identified at least five other out-of-state companies that have provided fraudulent vehicle purchase agreements and titles to California vehicle owners. The companies are in Alabama, Nevada, New York and Florida. The Attorney General's Office believes as many as 70,000 vehicles have been illegally registered in California through these scam operations.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is in the process of canceling registrations that involve documents obtained from Titles Unlimited. (Titles Unlimited is believed to have provided false documents to Californians that cost the state more than $1 million in tax revenues and license fees over the past two years, and as much as $14 million since 1975, when the company began operating.) The Attorney General's Office also has notified law enforcement officials in more than 20 counties regarding residents who titled their cars through the company for possible prosecution."
Attorney General Bill Lockyer of the State of California tells us that an Alabama man was convicted on felony charges for issuing false vehicle titles in a scam that has cost the State of California millions of dollars in lost tax revenues and license fees.
"This illegal operation provided false information regarding the purchase of expensive vehicles to hundreds of Californians, which allowed them to avoid smog requirements and pay reduced sales taxes and vehicle registration fees," Lockyer said. "At a time when California and its residents are forced to confront painful budget choices, these scam artists defrauded the state and all law-abiding taxpayers who have done their part to get through our economic slump. We will continue to investigate to ensure these tax cheats are brought to justice."
Street Rodder has contacted SEMA and they are immediately investigating to see what options rodders have, especially the thousands of rodders who have operated in good faith for decades and have done nothing to raise the suspicion of the state. To all street rodders this is the single most important subject to be addressed by our industry in all the years that any of the staff members can recall. Stay in touch with Street Rodder: we are on top of his developing story and will bring www.streetrodderweb.com readers more information as we get it.
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From: INDIAN TRAIL NC
Originally Posted by Rasch
I was checking out Chip's website and it said that he and Boyd worked together early in his career.
RASCH
P.S. Merry Christmas to all.
RASCH
P.S. Merry Christmas to all.
chip foose was the orignal designer of the boydster roadster.he worked for boyd for a few years before going into bussiness himself.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Space Coast Gator Territory
Boyds painter and body man left, I can't remember his name; he was seen painting for Foose in a recent Rides show. On it he mentioned he was formerly employed by Boyd. Anyway, the fella I'm talking about mentioned on American Hot Rod he needed to leave as Boyd's volume of work was too demanding. He needed to spend more time with his family.
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From: Green Lake Wisconsin
Originally Posted by Red 69
Boyds painter and body man left, I can't remember his name; he was seen painting for Foose in a recent Rides show. On it he mentioned he was formerly employed by Boyd. Anyway, the fella I'm talking about mentioned on American Hot Rod he needed to leave as Boyd's volume of work was too demanding. He needed to spend more time with his family.
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From: Atlanta GA
Originally Posted by Mr Fanuc
I supervise 150 assembly workers for an engine plant. If I spoke to my employees like the project supervisor does, I would be fired and in court within a few days. It's got to be staged for TV!
some workplaces, sure. in others, it's expected. it's surprising what some employees choose to put up with.
