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
Ensuring the car can survive the grueling long-distance haul of a cross-country road trip. Bitchin' Rides - Season 9Eps5
Fixing "unsound" components that would otherwise leave the client stranded on the Mother Road. As the team works to get the Bluesmobile
Maintaining the rugged, "cop car" aesthetic while hiding modern performance and comfort underneath. Behind the Scenes at Kindig-it Fixing "unsound" components that would otherwise leave the
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:
The episode centers on a client who arrives at Kindig-it Design with a unique "mission from God". His goal is to embark on a father-son road trip along the iconic , and there is no better vessel for that journey than a reproduction of the famous 1974 Dodge Monaco from The Blues Brothers . The Challenge: Form Over Function