Bitchin' Rides

A 1971 Chevy Nova with tremendous pedigree arrives at the shop to get classic Kindig-It styling cues. Most importantly, Dave wants to make this car into a hardtop. Tucked in bumpers, front valance and a new engine provide a good test for the crew.

Will makes miracles happen, and Dave decides to make a wholesale change to the car's 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.

While the shop has been perfecting its process in building the CF1s, word about the car has gotten out, and potential buyers are lining up. The latest client has a big problem -- he can't choose the perfect color combination.

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, RPMs and bitchin' rides. Kev gets a ride in a lean, mean drag racing machine, while Dave steps up his autocross game.

A client enlists Dave on a mission from God to make his dreams of a father/son road trip along Route 66 come true. He purchased a mechanically unsound reproduction of the Bluesmobile, and getting it road ready will be a test of the crew's mettle.

A semi hauler comes in for a makeover, and since KevDogg's the resident truck expert, he takes center stage on the design and oversees the build. Not all of Kevin's crazy ideas make it to the final product, but one in particular will light up the night.

Training next-generation car builders is near and dear to Dave's heart, and after years of planning, he's finally realized his passion project, the Kindig Academy. To kick off the school opening, the team throws a car show and has a friendly competition.

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.

With the Camaro's design firmed up, the build continues, but hits a roadblock when it comes to getting the engine dialed in just right. Dave has second thoughts about the color combination.

What starts out 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.

The shop hits the road with their freshest builds to check out and compete against the competition. Will and Dave's cousin Brad give their "unique" views on the cars they come across, and they team up to challenge Dave in an autocross to remember.

The 1955 Nomad is an iconic car, but the original power isn't enough for the current owner, who wants the guys to put a blower on to boost the power. A new project for a secret client arrives in pretty rough shape, but emerges ready to rumble.

A new client, Rick Mezich from "Deadliest Catch," tests Dave's design prowess on his CF1, while the upholstery shop shows off some of the new processes it has developed to streamline the builds.

Off-road vehicles are few and far between at the shop, but when they do arrive, Dave and the guys love to go all out. This particular Hummer is getting a huge conversion from two-wheel drive to four-wheel, a new LS engine, interior and a fresh paint job.

The shop has a busy week prepping for the 2022 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Once in Vegas, Dave and Kev attend the first-ever concours d'elegance at the famous Wynn hotel and golf course, where their knowledge of cars will be pushed to its limits.

The shop is buzzing with activity, and the latest CF1 presents a new challenge for the guys as Dave makes modifications to the original. Then it's time for some fun when Dave announces they will be holding the shop's first annual pinewood derby.

The competition at the last car show of the year is steep, as the 10 best cars from across the US descend on Scottsdale, Arizona, to separate the contenders from the pretenders. Also, Dave decides to restock his toolbox with help from his right-hand man.

When a beat-up truck arrives at the shop, Dave knows the team will have its work cut out for them. But underneath all the rust lies a hidden gem, and Kindig-It has the green light to customize every inch, in what will be the biggest build of the season.

The guys must invent a new process to get the C10's tricky hood just right, but the body work on this truck is where the art of the build truly comes out. As work progresses, the assembly shop must clean out some old projects to make room for the truck.

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.