Biography Rick Boyd
Biography
It is with great sadness that I share the the news of the passing of one of our most passionate and revered members, Rick Boyd. Rick, alias The Boydster, was a true "dyed in the wool" car nut, whose interests included muscle cars, hot rods and of course, Corvettes. While studying mechanical engineering at General Motors Institute, he began to amass his collection of highly collectible/desirable Corvette models, a passion that would last Rick for his entire lifetime.
Employed by Rochester Products (eventually Delphi) Rick was the consummate carburetor and fuel injection expert. He was always willing to share his expertise with anyone who had issues with their cars and restoration projects, and engineer's engineer who could explain the "workings of the clock as well as the time". His talent and friendship will be sorely missed by all of us who would call him for advise and consultation.
The Boydster fought a silent battle with cancer in various forms for about five years. Throughout this period he never dwelled on his ailments or complained about his condition; his steadfast focus remained on completing another project or addressing another of the limitless tasks that remained undone in his extensive collection of rolling artwork.
April 16, 1950 - March 29, 2016
Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to his wife Candy and their daughter, Laura.
Join Year: 1982
Deceased Date: 03-29-2016
Achieved Flight Judging Car Award(s):
1963 Corvette: Flight Judging Award (Second Flight) at MILFORD MI (Chapter) in 1988
1967 Corvette: Flight Judging Award (Top Flight) at FRANKENMUTH MI (Chapter) in 1992
1963 Corvette: Flight Judging Award (Top Flight) at WARREN MI (National) in 1992
1967 Corvette: Flight Judging Award (Top Flight) at WARREN MI (National) in 1992
Flight Judging Points: 56