The WORST episodes of Bitchin' Rides
Every episode of Bitchin' Rides ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Bitchin' Rides!
Dave Kindig, owner and operator of Kindig-It Design, turns out unique vehicles for his demanding (and sometimes famous) clientele. From rendering and design to building and restoring, viewers see vehicles being made from the ground up before being revealed to the car's owner.
#1 - Now That Is a Bitchin' Ride
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/4/2022
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 that's too good to pass up.
Watch Now:Apple TV#2 - It's a Barn Door Deluxe, Of Course
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2021
Once again, Dave is thrilled with the latest build, while KevDogg is barely lukewarm. Dave has done double-cab VWs, Bugs, and Karmann Ghias, but now he is taking on something completely different -- and even more rare.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#3 - The Big Brother
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2021
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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#4 - Who Gets Number One?
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2021
Dave and the guys at Kindig-It proved they could execute Dave's vision of his production Corvette, but now that a few have sold, they have to get them completely finished. The buyers vying for car #1 are a true Corvette aficionado and his best friend.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#5 - Introducing the Kindig CF1
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2021
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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#6 - How We Got Here
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2021
For over eight years, the metal masters of Kindig-It Design have entertained audiences and inspired automotive fans. Now, Dave and Kevin make their return to the SEMA show after a year away, with an ambitious plan of bringing 10 new builds to Las Vegas.
#7 - New York, New York
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2021
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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#8 - The Pantera of the Future
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/2021
A 1970s Pantera is already an iconic sportscar, but once Dave gets his hands on it, the style will never be the same. The client has given Dave free rein to change the car as he sees fit, but has one request -- he is 6'4" and can't comfortably get in it.
Watch Now:Apple TV#9 - Not So Subtle
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/2021
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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#10 - Strawberry Rolls Forever
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/2021
Kindig-It Design is knee deep in a Pantera build when the owner throws a huge curveball. One of Dave's other clients is a Beatles fanatic, and he challenges Dave to paint his modern Rolls-Royce to match a car John Lennon commissioned in the late '60s. Also, Dave gets a visit from Utah native Donny Osmond, who has a unique project for the shop.
Watch Now:Apple TV#11 - Restorations? We're Talking 'Bout Restorations?
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/2021
Dave's 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 isn't really into straight restorations, adding some custom pieces and paint makes them "say yes" to the project.
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#12 - How Hard Can a Hardtop Be?
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2022
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 provides a good test for the crew.
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#13 - The Gentleman's Hot Rod
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2022
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.
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#14 - Just Pick a Color
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2022
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.
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#15 - Blue Suede Cruise
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2022
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.
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#16 - A Bitchin' Mission
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2022
A client enlists Dave on a mission from God to make his dreams of a father/son road trip along Route 66 come true; getting the client's mechanically unsound reproduction of the Bluesmobile ready for the road will test the crew's mettle.
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#17 - Starry Starry Night
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2022
The shop gets a new semi hauler to make over, and since KevDogg is the resident truck expert, he will take center stage on the design and oversee the build. What could possibly go wrong? Not all of Kevin's crazy ideas make it to the final product, but one project in particular will light up the night.
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#18 - The Kindig Academy
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2022
Training the next generation in the art of bitchin' rides is something near and dear to Dave's heart, and after years of planning and dreaming, he has finally arrived at the opening of his passion project, the Kindig Academy. To kick off the school opening, the team throws a car show and has a friendly competition. Back at the shop, the team dials in a newly rebuilt engine in a '57 'Vette.
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#19 - Is There Anything Good on It?
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2022
Unfortunately, when buying classic cars, you can't be 100% sure of what you've 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.
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#21 - Stop and Go
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2020
A client wants his '48 GMC to be Dave's 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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#22 - Easy Does It
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/21/2020
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.
Watch Now:Amazon#24 - Let's Make Green Great Again
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2020
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?
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#25 - Fireproof
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2020
After recovering from a terrible accident where his '32 Ford caught fire, a local business owner wants to see the car fixed as well. Diagnosing the fire damage and what caused it is job #1. Plus, a 1967 Mustang arrives with a nasty engine vibration.
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