American Hot Rod

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From the producers of American Chopper comes American Hot Rod, the show that gives the viewers a look at the life of legendary hot-rod builder Boyd Coddington and his crew of builders. The show takes the viewers into the fast paced, complicated, and tension filled world of hot-rod building. Along the way we meet Boyd's crew and family, as they struggle to complete their classic cars before the deadline is upon them. It's just another day in the life of American Hot Rod.moreless
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S 5 :  Ep 12 Aired 3/30/08
S 5 :  Ep 11 Aired 3/23/08
S 5 :  Ep 10 Aired 3/16/08
S 5 :  Ep 9 Aired 3/9/08
S 5 :  Ep 8 Aired 3/2/08

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  • Get real, all you Boyd bashers are complete morons

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    By bfbulldog, Mar 01, 2008
    All of you who complain about the inner workings of Boyd's shop obviously have never owned your own business. You hire and keep the people who get you the results you want. Instead we got a bunch of couch potato losers sitting at home forming some weak a-- opinions based on a workers 7 minutes of tv face time. You have no clue what went on behind the scenes with this worker or for how long. So she got fired, who cares, it's his business he can hire and fire who he wants for whatever reason he wants. End of story.

    As for all you Chip Foose and Jesse James lovers, neither one of these guys would've ever seen the light of day if they hadn't worked FOR Boyd, that's a fact. The bulk of what they know they learned from Boyd. In the end, they rode his coat tails and screwed him when the opportunity arose. And then Foose goes on to hire the other two backstabbers from Boyd's shop who quit after once again riding Boyd's coat tails.

    There's no disputing it, Boyd's a legend and Foose and James are wanna be's. I'm sure Boyd doesn't give a rat's a-- what any of you tv tools think of him, his wife or who he hires, fires or keeps on board. The results of his work are obvious. RIP Boyd, King of Hot Rods you'll be missed.moreless

  • Rubbish, What a pity that the show on cars is based around Boyd Coddington and his Mutton done up as lamb wife.

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    By mcgee1971, Oct 05, 2007
    I have to agree with all the other comments on this show to date.The show has so much promise but fails to deliver,I don't mind the crew on the floor and was excited to see Liz come on board.But i could not beleave what went on with liz last week.Sorry but i cant watch this Old man and his Gold digger anymore.
    It would help if we saw less of her and more of the work done on the cars like a more detailed look of how the cars are put together.
    Less of all the arguments,This only works on American Chopper,were the father and son team can pull it of.
    Had my say..moreless

  • Bearded Boyd has lost more than his hair.

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    By mike351, Sep 05, 2007
    since the new season aired, I have been watching the show again.
    while it appears the producers realized the show is failing , and they have tried to tone down the poorly acted and scripted sub plots it appears ego maniac "Jo" just can't keep her face away from the camera.
    we all know little bearded Boyd is a small shallow shell of a man who believes himself to be more important in his eyes than anyone else does, That clown has lost dignity along with hair and male appendages allowing that wanna be famous gold digging dyed blond he now calls his wife to run the show and apparently the business too.
    For who knows what reason , "Jo" throws a sissy fit because Liz was given the task of changing "Jo-Ho's" lug nuts?
    It seemed to me everyone in the shop liked Liz, she was pleasant, friendly, skillful, and humble. she had a great attitude , not cocky and disruptive, she was well mannered,and knowledgeable,
    I was amazed that little Boyd allowed "Jo Ho" to interrupt the business and he didn't have the guts to tell "Jo Ho"to go home and play with her dog.
    In the mean time, they lost Al, as a retired mechanic, it looks to me that Al was the most knowledgeable, responsible and dedicated employee in that entire shop!No one ever questioned Al's abilities and he treated everyone with respect.
    If the show and the Cottington business is to survive, Little man bearded Boyd needs to divorce or send "Jo Ho"home, fire that clown Duane, and apologize to Liz and Al for treating them so poorly.
    I think this show is on its last season .. Baby boyd has destroyed too many people and his little empire is crumbling! at least we know Chip Foose is the the better builder and Man.moreless

  • I must admit that i love cars and the building of cars. We all have the preception of people, but mine of boyd coddington and the crew of the show has left me ashamed, i will never watch this show again......its all Foose from now on.moreless

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    By uruimi, Sep 05, 2007
    Fooose builds better cars and he is also a much
    better person. Dwayne and boyd are idiots.... peas in a pod. I want to buy a new ride... i think it will be by Chip Foose. Take "the idiots" off the air. Show more of overhauling or some indepth car fabrication
    with some good people. I think boyd has a gruge against Chip......i think that somebody
    is very jealous about the others ability. How
    can you let a bitter old man be on tv?? I usually dont write comments but i think that it needed to be said about this show... stop it stop it ...take it off the air.moreless

  • What does this show tell you?

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    By rhony3, Sep 04, 2007
    My husband and I watch this show every episode. Last week Jo pretty much had Liz fired for no reason at all except that she did not like her.I guess she said she looked at her funny. I felt Liz was treated wrongly and took it like an adult. As for Jo.... is her self esteem so low that she is treatened by Liz? Can Jo not stand any woman working in the shop or just ones that are pretty? I beleive Liz should get a second shot and that Jo should appoligize! (Like that is going to happen.) I am very disapointed with this show at this time. I have never had such feelings about this show in the entire time I have been watching it.moreless
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  • Who the hell Blubear is?
    I am watching now episodes where Boyd gave to Blubear to build his own hotrod with his own team.Maaaan, this guy is reeeeealy piss...
    By realMAcroS, Mar 11, 2008
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  • Boyd Coddington Passes Away
    Car-building legend Boyd Coddington, whose testosterone-injected cable TV reality show "American Hot Rod" introduced the nation to...
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  • Air Force Thunderbirds Episode?????
    When will the episode be aired where Boyd's wife, Jo, flew with the US Air Force's flight demonstration team? I was at Nellis AFB ...
    By Bundle317, Jun 21, 2007
    02/10/08
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  • DVD,s
    As a massive fan where can I buy the DVD,s off all the series. Bar6bar8a.
    By Bar6bar8a, Dec 12, 2007
    01/04/08
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  • New Episodes?
    Has anyone heard if they are making new epsidoes? After the Make-A-Wish car? I have heard conflicting things...wondering if anyo...
    By studog2961, Dec 11, 2005
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