Bitchin' Rides

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Dave has his hands full trying to locate & build a 1959 Buick Invicta.This build pushes the shop to the max & back, and even to a Foundry straight out of medieval times. Double trouble comes in the form of twin 2014 Audis looking for some styling cues.

The Kindig crew must deal with the mess of a 32 Roadster when it comes in with problem after problem from another shop, while also trying to rescue a 40 Coupe. Wild Bills 32 Roadster rides again and Daves dune buggy goes missing.

A 54 Ford straight off the farm gets turned into a lean, mean hot rodding milk machine, while a new Challenger gets some retro Mopar updates. Will takes a vintage Chopper for a burn and Kevin puts his stamp on the shop.

The newest member of the Kindig team is put to the test modifying the hood of a 2013 Mr. Norms Challenger & Dave wants to make sure his newest employee is up to it. A 48 Studebaker gets a new rear suspension that will tear the flames right off the truck.

Dave and Kevin tee off on one of the most unique projects to ever come in the Kindig-It door, and a 67 Nova purchased off the internet comes in with a lot of holes to fill.

An iconic 1960 Cadillac is brought in for an overhaul but Dave needs some convincing as the client has dreams of turning his pride and joy into a copper hot rod. A rare one-off 2010 Camaro arrives for repairs and the guys take a look back at 72 Bronco.

Don Heidt has been scouring the country for a rare 1952 Pontiac that he wants Dave Kindig to turn into a Bitchin Ride. Hes finally found one, but as the guys dig into the car they find something lurking beneath the metal that threatens the whole build.

A 1969 Camaro arrives at Kindig It Design, to be completed, and the owner has a very specific mission for Dave and the crew. The upholstery shop is challenged to repair a worn out convertible top, and body man Brandon brings his bitchin ride into the shop.

After 3 years of sitting around Dave gets to work fixing up a 1972 Bronco he purchased to build and sell. Justin thinks Dave needs to rethink his color choices, while Nick struggles to get the engine purring.

Otto Vegas Ford 150 crosses the finish line, and the guys scramble to get the exhaust, the color of the car and the engine just right. Theres a ton of work going into this super car farm truck, but will Otto like the color Dave picked for the interior?

Dave Kindig started his career in cars working on Volkswagons in his garage, and in this episode he purchases a 1962 VW Bus to restore, re-upholster and flip. A Kindig classic, the 1968 Boss Mustang arrives for some upgrades.

Bob Cimon has come all the way from Massachusetts to get himself a Bitchin Ride, and Dave is more than happy to turn a stock 68 Camaro into one. Dave comes up with a revolutionary way to customize parts, but will his grand plan work?

A 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 that hasnt seen the road since 1957, gets revived. An original FE engine, modified bumpers and some insights from Kevin make this build one to remember. Plus, a father & son challenge the team to make their engines roar.

A 69 Camaro has a new owner who wants to finish off the build, with a new front valance, rear spoiler, fresh paint. Daves graphic skills shine as he puts a new spin on a classic. A 1965 Mustang with mechanical issues gets a Bitchin upgrade.

16 years in the making, Kindig It Design is finally finishing the 67 Nova. Looks can be deceiving however, as this car looks pretty stock on the outside, but underneath the hood is a unique power station. Will it be powerful enough for the client?

Repeat client and collaborator Ron Meis has a new project for Kindig It and its right in Daves wheelhouse, a 1927 Shadow Rod. Dave has some new tricks up his sleeve, as a brand new 2017 Bentley Bentayga gets some bitchin styling upgrades.

With approval from “THE BOSS,” the continental build continues. A custom blue color, massive V12 engine, and the green light from a living legend officially make this car a Bitchin Ride. Dave wants a new car hauler and enlists RMD garage to help.

The entire Kindig family is working hard to give Charitys father the retirement gift of a lifetime: converting a 57 Corvette into a Bitchin Ride. Getting the kids motivated to help is easier said than done. A 67 Malibu gets a Bitchin AC repair.

The metal masters take on a 1967 Chevelle with Great 8 pedigree and high expectations; Dave learns the hard way that builds do not always go according to plan.

Dave is tasked with finding and transforming a 1967 Pontiac GTO for a secret client from South Africa; Dave buys back one of his first builds, a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, but does not know what he will do with it when he gets it back on the road.

Dave and the team at Kindig It Design start a new year with a one-of-a-kind build they have never attempted before, a 1964 Ranchero; the car looks to have had a lot of work done, but whats underneath the metal sets the team back.

A Canadian father daughter team arrives to add a new Bitchin Ride to their impressive collection. Building the little sister to the 62 Safari Bus is something close to Daves VW roots. Fresh off the showroom floor, a 2017 Cadillac CTSV.

One of Daves all-time favorite designs is the Mercedes-Benz Gullwing, and a new client arrives with a kit version of the car. But it has many flaws, which the team need to address while trying to get the car as close as they can to original.

A 41 Chevy that has bounced around numerous shops rolls in for a quick trunk lid fix, but things go south very quickly; as if the shop wasnt busy enough, they kick off a Road Tour and the garage turns into an ER for broken down cars.

Car show season is always a big time of year for the Bitchin Rides crew, but a show in Stockton, CA has called with an interesting request. Along with bringing some Bitchin Rides to the show, would Dave be a judge and present a special award for the show?

A Corvette enthusiast brings his 1963 Corvette for upgrades; the car has had some work done, but he wants a huge LS X engine and a larger transmission; he also wants to ditch the side pipes and develop a one-of-a-kind, stand-out paint color.

4 years ago, Vinnie Massaro, brought his Charger to Kindig It Design looking for some minor improvements, and what he got absolutely blew him away. Now hes back to build the biggest baddest, Mopar on the planet.

Delayed by numerous issues and setbacks, the 1941 Chevy is finished in the metal shop and ready for paint; fresh paint, new wiring and custom interior take this problem build to the next level.

A road warrior from Alaska arrives at the shop to add some improvements to an already solid build. To enhance performance, a new exhaust and tips are custom fabricated as well as a new set of wheels, tires and a custom interior.

A simple yet classy Pontiac Tempest arrives for a ground-up build. From the outside, it looks like the team can get right to the customizing, but after the car is completely stripped, things are more complicated.

The pieces that have arrived at the shop are allegedly for a Nova, but the only thing recognizable is the body. The challenge will be to keep the build simple and design a custom color that Dave and the client can agree on.

Dave loves anything VW, and he finds a deal for a rare Transporter pickup that is too good to pass up. With a few modifications, he will finish the build, but then his real dilemma begins - whether to keep it or auction it.

A Karmann Ghia aficionado wants some very specific upgrades for his new purchase. Custom trim, wheels, lowered stance, new paint and new upholstery are some of the items that will give this car a new lease on life.

A client wants his 48 GMC to be Daves baddest build ever, but when he throws Dave a curveball, it threatens the entire project. Celebrating 20 years in business, Kindig-It hosts a custom car show featuring a slew of past builds.

A returning client is back with another classic, a 1965 Mustang Fastback. He likes to keep a stock look, but with updated drivetrain, instrumentation and as many modern amenities as possible. Plus, the assembly team gets a crash course in engine tuning.

After some intense color development, the client is on board with the shade of green Dave has come up with, and the car moves into the paint booth. The client has only seen the color on a swatch, but will he fall for it when he sees it in person?

A simple repaint of a 1964 Corvette careens into much more when Dave upsells the client on a couple of design features, and the crew finds some damage underneath the original paint. Also, the owner of an iconic Ford GTX1 tasks Dave with solving a dilemma.

The 1951 Ford pickup is painted and ready for final assembly. The team encounters problem after problem trying to get it ready for a serviceman who is returning from a year away in a war zone.

All the Concept Corvettes elements are built and assembled, but to call the experiment a success, Dave needs to find a buyer. Also, a rock n roll icon brings his 1934 Ford coupe to the shop to complete a project 25 years in the making.

The 1965 Mustang makes its way thru the metal shop and is now ready for paint and final assembly. However, this is one of the more intricate cars the shop has ever built, and making it function will test even the Kindig crew.

With the C10s body issues solved, Dave convinces the client to make the truck into a convertible. Fabricator Will Lockwood will have to figure out how. Plus, Kevin takes on a new personal project, slamming a Cadillac Escalade on a new chassis design.

The build continues, and the challenge is to keep what makes the car a Hebmueller intact, while taking bold steps to turn it into a hot rod. Dave keeps the traditional two-tone exterior, but modifying it to an automatic is a huge test for the shop.

Daves clients have owned a car since they got married 25 years ago and want it restored so they can enjoy it for another 25. While the shop isnt really into straight restorations, adding some custom pieces and paint makes them "say yes" to the project.

Matching the two-tone paint job is the challenge of the day as the 53 Barn Door Deluxe build carries on. Custom trim, a new, more powerful engine, 22 windows and a custom interior all come together to make this surprise worth the wait.

In a special 100th episode, Dave and the team put the finishing touches on the first-ever Kindig CF Corvettes to complete a lifelong dream. However, the clients argue about who will get the first one, all in advance of a once-in-a-lifetime debut at SEMA.

Dave and Kev take the show as far east as they have ever gone and head to Lake George, New York, for the Adirondack Nationals. The entire town shuts down for this car show, attracting the best of the best on the East Coast.

The whole team agrees that the body mods are just right, but now the crew must make it a reality. Milestones like bulging out the fenders, creating a spider-shaped exhaust, executing the stretch and getting the car to body are on tap for this stage.

The Bitchin Pantera is just about done -- paint, assembly and upholstery sound easy, but nothing is simple with this project. While the team bears down on the Pantera, Dave and Kev get an opportunity to upgrade their semi rig thats too good to pass up.

Will makes miracles happen, and Dave decides to make a wholesale change to the cars color. Challenges mount at each stage of the build, and the upholstery shop changes up their routine as the client arrives for a reveal years in the making.

Dave and Kev take the show to the Midwest, as more than 2,500 cars descend on the Summit Motorsports drag strip for a weekend of fun; Kev gets a ride in a lean, mean drag racing machine; Dave steps up his autocross game.

The crew at Salt Lake Citys Kindig-It Design restores classic cars and creates custom vehicles.

Unfortunately, when buying classic cars, you cant be 100% sure of what youve bought until you start to peel away the layers. A ‘69 Camaro comes in, and when Dave and team get a closer look, they determine with the owner that it requires a full rebuild. And since the team will be starting from scratch, the client decides to go all-out on the chassis, engine and every detail.

What starts as a simple engine repair slowly turns into a patented Kindig slippery slope, as a show-ready 35 Roadster V8 will require a full rebuild. The mechanical chops of the shop get pushed to the limit on this car.

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A 1955 Bel Air comes in for a mechanical upgrade, and Daves son needs some help with his pickup truck. While the shop is buzzing with all this activity, Dave announces they will be holding their first-annual pinewood derby competition.

A beat-up truck arrives at the shop, and underneath all the rust lies a hidden gem.

The C10 moves into final assembly, and the upholstery shop puts on their finishing touches. Getting the bed to fit perfectly and dialing in the new air ride are a challenge, and the upholstery runs into one problem after another. The owner has had this truck on his mind for years, but seeing the finished product makes it all worth it.

A loyal Kindig-It client has decided to jump on the latest trend. He wants Dave to build him a show-off, off-road vehicle.

While maybe not the most popular of models, the Fox Body Mustang is actually making a comeback, and the one that rolls into the shop needs a lot of love. The build list calls for a huge engine upgrade, new custom wheels, suspension and exhaust.

Dave has a soft spot for all kids in need; so when a car show in Oregon that benefits the local childrens charity called, Dave eagerly said yes; the guys take the rig to the show; theres a rumor that Kev may actually get a spot in the drag races.

Entertainer and car collector Kevin Harts latest project is in the shop, and every square inch of the car is getting customized, from a futuristic front and rear end redesign to subtle but huge changes to the rear window and fenders.

Its no secret that while Kev can appreciate cars of all shapes and sizes; deep down, hes a truck guy; when a truck show comes through town, KevDogg shows Dave what is what with all the great builds that have descended on Salt Lake.

In high school, Daves wife Charity drove the wheels off her 67 Chevelle; when the couple started their business, they sold the car with the hopes of one day getting another; the crew works to get it ready for Charitys birthday.

Since launching the project in 2021, Dave Kindigs CF1 has been a smashing success; never one to rest on his laurels, Dave has decided its time to move on to the next generation of the car, and this one will be adding the option of a Carson top.

A week in the life of a shop like Kindig-It Design is a mix of beauty and chaos; a look at one week includes multiple stories of what actually happens behind the scenes of the show, along with all the projects underway that week.

The shop gears up for the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas; this year Dave brings seven cars; once the cars are readied, placed in their booths, and the show is running, the guys get a chance to check out some of the new builds at the show.

Dave tries to come up with a one-of-a-kind color that incorporates the client request to get purple into the build. Body work, assembly and some nifty mechanical work get this car in great condition, but the interior needs a complete overhaul.

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Every year, Dave and Kev get requests from car shows around the US to come and be part of the action. But when they get a call from the government South Australia to come and host a show based around the Adelaide 500 race, they jump at the chance.

The 33 Roadster hits a roadblock, as the hard top is proving difficult for the upholstery shop. Dave and his team are busy designing custom gauges and wheels, while coming up with new-take headlights and taillights.

A big fan of Daves work on Corvettes wants to build his own collection, so the crew jumps into modifying every inch of a 58.

Its the first time Dave and Kev auction off one of their CF1s and the first time theyve attended Mecums biggest event of the year; theyre also on the lookout for a deal for themselves.

A few years back, Dave and Kev had a blast checking out cars at the Adirondack Nationals in Lake George, NY; now they are back East checking out all of the oddball cars in Syracuse.

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