Fixing "unsound" components that would otherwise leave the client stranded on the Mother Road.
While the car looks the part on the outside, it arrives at the shop as a "mechanically unsound" reproduction. The Kindig crew, led by Dave Kindig and Shop Foreman Kevin Schiele, must pivot from their usual aesthetic-heavy transformations to focus on extreme mechanical reliability. Key hurdles in the build include: Bitchin' Rides - Season 9Eps5
As the team works to get the Bluesmobile road-ready, viewers get a closer look at the shop's dynamic. While Dave handles the design vision, the mechanical team’s "mettle" is tested to ensure this particular build is more than just a movie prop—it's a high-performance cruiser. Where to Watch Fixing "unsound" components that would otherwise leave the
Maintaining the rugged, "cop car" aesthetic while hiding modern performance and comfort underneath. Behind the Scenes at Kindig-it Key hurdles in the build include: As the
Ensuring the car can survive the grueling long-distance haul of a cross-country road trip.
Season 9, Episode 5 of Bitchin' Rides , titled deviates from the shop's usual high-end supercar builds to tackle a project with pure soul: a tribute to the legendary Bluesmobile . The Mission: A Father-Son Road Trip