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.

Last Updated: 11/16/2024Network: MotorTrendOnDemandStatus: Continuing
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Benefit for the Basin
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6.70
10 votes

#1 - Benefit for the Basin

Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2023

Dave not only has a soft spot for his kids, but all kids in need. So when the organizers of a car show in Oregon that benefits the local children's charity called, Dave eagerly said yes. The guys take the rig to check out the local show, and there is a rumor that Kev may actually get a spot in the drag races.

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Concours d'Ele-Bitchin'
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7.18
17 votes

#2 - Concours d'Ele-Bitchin'

Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/20/2022

As the automotive world descends on Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 2022 SEMA show, Kindig-It Design will be submitting one of their CF1s into the first Concours d'Elegance at the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas golf course. Dave and Kev not only have to get the car ready, but their knowledge is tested as they come across a whole new level of cars at the show.

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A Rusty Mess
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7.25
16 votes

#3 - A Rusty Mess

Season 9 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/27/2022

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

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The Last Frontier Cuda
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7.32
31 votes

#4 - The Last Frontier Cuda

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2019

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.

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The Outlaw Porsche
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7.35
20 votes

#5 - The Outlaw Porsche

Season 10 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/7/2023

Dave's latest client wants him to outlaw a Porsche 356 A, which means a ton of modifications, including smoothed-out bumpers, louvered deck lid, through-the-hood fuel filler, fog lamps, hood steps and racing mirrors. But this will be a Bitchin' Outlaw and have the Kindig touch.

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How Do You Say Bitchin' in Italian?
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7.38
26 votes

#6 - How Do You Say Bitchin' in Italian?

Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2023

Good things come in small packages, and this 1967 Fiat fits the bill. Since it's not the typical car that comes into the shop, Dave is excited by a new challenge. The build sheet includes making it a wide body, a more powerful engine, custom fender flares, new front suspension, paint job and a custom racing stripe by Dave himself.

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7.39
23 votes

#7 - Copper, Copper, Copper

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/1/2015

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star
7.39
23 votes

#8 - Fore!

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2015

The team takes on a task to customize a golf cart. A 1967 Chevy Nova comes in for a suspension update.

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Land of 10,000 Bitchin' Rides
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7.40
47 votes

#9 - Land of 10,000 Bitchin' Rides

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2017

Kevin and Dave gear up for the biggest car show in America--back to the 50's, where once a year over 10,000 cars descend on St. Paul, MN. The 1929 roadster, is given away to one lucky contestant as Dave runs a sweepstakes to raise money for charity.

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star
7.45
11 votes

#10 - Thank You For Your Service

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/26/2020

Brandon Curtis is an active duty serviceman who is due to depart for overseas duty, but before leaving he and his father have a little unfinished business. They've been thru the ringer over the years trying to get their 1951 Ford pickup built. Now they're getting it done right at Kindig-It. The cab is getting stretched, the entire front end is getting re-designed and Kindig's patented custom hourglass bed complete the build sheet. While Brandon heads out to serve his country, the shop needs to live up to its duty to turn this truck into a Bitchin' Ride.

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There's a Bolt in My Motor
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7.46
24 votes

#11 - There's a Bolt in My Motor

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/29/2022

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.

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Truck Heaven
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7.47
15 votes

#12 - Truck Heaven

Season 10 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/7/2023

It's no secret that while Kev can appreciate cars of all shapes and sizes, deep down he is a truck guy through and through. So when a truck show comes through town, KevDogg takes the reins and shows Dave what is what with all the great builds that have descended on Salt Lake.

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New Engine, New Headache
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7.48
23 votes

#13 - New Engine, New Headache

Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2023

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.

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Rumble in the Rockies
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7.48
23 votes

#14 - Rumble in the Rockies

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/29/2022

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

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star
7.48
27 votes

#15 - Just Cuz You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2015

The team overhauls a '90 Impala to bring it into the future. They also fix a burned transmission in a '69 Mustang.

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It's Like 1929 in Here
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7.50
32 votes

#16 - It's Like 1929 in Here

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2016

Dave goes out on a limb buying a 1929 Roadster that he wants to fix up and flip, but Kevin fears he's bought another lemon. Kris tackles an engine that won't cooperate and hopes a two-dollar fix will solve a million dollar problem.

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The F Five OHHHHHHH
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7.51
43 votes

#17 - The F Five OHHHHHHH

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2016

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

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star
7.52
23 votes

#18 - Why Wouldn't Ya?

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/24/2015

1968 Chevelle, 1955 Bel-Air

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On the Road Again
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7.53
17 votes

#19 - On the Road Again

Season 10 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/28/2023

KevDogg and Dave take the rig to the Triple Crown of Rodding show in Nashville; this is one of the few shows they've attended in the South, and they are chomping at the bit to check out all of the local builders, and get into some shenanigans.

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On the Road Again
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7.56
41 votes

#20 - On the Road Again

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2017

Dave and Kevin head to Loveland, CO to compete for some major awards in a car show. They take with them the Copper Caddy and a 1952 Pontiac named Mischief. Back at the shop they work on a 1966 Chevelle upgrading the upholstery and engine.

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Anyone Know Where I Can Find a Bitchin' Ride?
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7.57
23 votes

#21 - Anyone Know Where I Can Find a Bitchin' Ride?

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/2016

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?

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There's an Ass for Every Seat
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7.59
58 votes

#22 - There's an Ass for Every Seat

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/2014

A 1953 Ford pickup truck, a 1969 Camaro and a 1965 GTO are featured.

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No Regrets
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7.59
17 votes

#23 - No Regrets

Season 10 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/14/2023

In high school, Dave's wife Charity loved and drove the wheels off her '67 Chevelle. But when the couple started their business, they ended up selling the car with the hopes of one day getting another one. That day is finally here, and to get it ready for Charity's birthday, the guys are doing a chassis swap, installing a new engine, floor and gauges, and fixing up the dings and dents.

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The Bitchin' Gasser
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7.61
46 votes

#24 - The Bitchin' Gasser

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2016

The shop takes on a new challenge in the form of building a gasser race car, that is if Dave and the client can agree on a color. Dave preps a 2012 pickup truck for his teenage son, who had a little bad luck with his first car.

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Kevin Hart's Challenger
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7.61
18 votes

#25 - Kevin Hart's Challenger

Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/31/2023

Entertainer and car collector Kevin Hart's 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. The biggest challenge is getting the hood to accommodate the Hellephant engine upgrade.

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