The Untold Truth About Dave Kindig's Lawsuit and How It's Impacted on His Net Worth
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• Early Life and Struggles: Dave Kindig, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, faced challenges from a young age, including living in a high-crime area and financial limitations. Passionate about cars, he educated himself by reading automotive encyclopedias and magazines, and worked various jobs to fund his passion.
• Career Development and Kindig-It Design: Kindig developed his skills in car design and fabrication while working at High Performance Coatings. In 1999, with encouragement from his wife, Charity, he founded Kindig-It Design, known for its custom car restorations and modifications. The company gained recognition through word-of-mouth for its high-quality workmanship and innovative designs.
• "Bitchin' Rides" TV Show: Dave Kindig's talent led to the creation of the reality TV show "Bitchin' Rides," showcasing his work at Kindig-It Design. The show, which premiered in 2014, focuses on the process of building and restoring cars and has become a popular program on MotorTrend TV.
• Challenges and Legal Battle: Kindig faced criticism for the lack of drama in his TV show and became involved in a lawsuit with Creative Controls Inc. over copyright infringement. The lawsuit was eventually settled out of court, with both parties agreeing to dismiss their respective claims and counterclaims.
• Net Worth and Impact: As of 2023, Dave Kindig has an estimated net worth of $3 million, earned from his business and TV show. Despite the challenges and the lawsuit, he remains a respected figure in the car community, with his shop and TV series continuing to thrive.
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The lack of drama is why I watch it.
No Drama PLEASE, we like workmanship.
I always liked watching Kindig's show because of the way he ran his shop & treated his people (without all the drama). He seems like a decent guy i would trust doing business with.
Yes! I said to my wife that Dave is the kind of boss I would be pleased to work for.
I appreciate that Bitchin Rides has a minimum of the nonsensical 'drama conflicts'. People are interested in cars as objects of art, not ridiculous squabbles.
They all seem like true good hearted people
Right !
Love this show, just the best 😊
The lack of drama and arbitrary deadlines is what makes the show so enjoyable. Bitchin Rides is without a doubt the best car show ever. Don't change a thing. I wish there was a similar show for motorcycles.
The only drama generally comes from that clown Kevin on the show. They could definitely do without that guy.
The lack of drama is what drew me to want to watch the show more and more. Get rid of your writers get rid of the stupid jokes get rid of the drama. Car guys don't want to see drama they want to see cars being built they want to see the tips and tricks and techniques not the drama and the whining and the jokes
Precisely.
Fact
100%
Who needs "drama" when the show and the quality of the finished vehicles are so good.
I had the pleasure of Meeting Dave at a car show in PA last summer. He was just as you would imagine. Very pleasant, engaging and an overall gentleman. I told him that what really drew me to the show other than the incredible cars was the lack of "drama" and the fact that they don't try and tell you they do a car in seven days, they keep it real. He told me that was what he wanted from the start. He said that the network, while trying to develop the show wanted him to do x amount of cars in an impossible amount of time. I cannot remember how many in how long but I remember he said that there was no way he would do that and that it was impossible with the type of quality he demands. If that was what they wanted he would not do the show. As we now know, the network relented and we have benefited.
I was soooo glad there wasn't the "drama" like that of other reality shows....OCC comes to mind. The cars and trucks that Dave and crew would produce were nothing short of JEWELERY!
drama, you mean like the assclown dave has for a manager, acts like a 2yr old pissant.
Believe it or not... probably 97% of car shops are drama-free zones. They really have to look hard to find characters like Boyd Coddington (RIP and no offense) and Paul "'Roid-Rage" Teutul Senior to "up" the drama factor. This is getting pretty obvious today because there are so many drama-free car/motorcycle shows. Foose may have been silly, but the lack of drama was great, but their attempts at making deadlines seem important was stupid. One time Foose's producers missed an edit and one of the people on the show said something like "we are just about at the end of week 3" when the build was supposed to be happening much more quickly than that, I forget if it was 1 or 2 weeks for that build. It's getting harder and harder for drama-queen owners to keep the doors open. With artificial drama being my #1 "hate" item re. car and motorcycle shows, my #2 "hate" is fake and unrealistic deadlines. Real businesses that are run that way year after year have either massive employee "churn" or they fail completely and go out of business.
Dave Kindig is the best Custom Car builder in the world. His talented team are dedicated to perfection. I met Dave and his son Drew a few years ago in OC Md. Just last week I got my picture with him and Kev Dogg at the Mecum Auction in Florida. They attracted the largest crowd of anybody there. Both are super nice people. Dave’s hand built carbon fiber 53 Corvette brought about $200k more than he was expecting.
more like 300k worth every little dollar.
I was at Mecum Kissimmee as well. That 53 was absolute perfection.
No Drama this show is outstanding! that's why it's been on 10 seasons. I will be so glad when dumbass TV writers & producers stop try to put fake drama in everything. Bitchin Rides is on of the best shows on TV. Dave keep doing what you're doing. Ace from Balto, md
I agree, this is the best custom car show and their cars are also the best. Did not like the fake pretense or fake time constraints of other shows. No gimmicks and focus on the art of bringing an old car back to life is the way to go.
Dave is truly the gentleman of automotive TV shows. It is the one show that viewers seek out for entertainment and knowledge. The banter between him an Kevdog is funny yet respectful. The lack of fake deadlines and drama only makes the show one of a kind. It's refreshing to watch a show and feel like the time spent was not wasted on fake reality programming. Dave, if you see this, don't change a thing brother.
I still watch his shows; I rather prefer the no drama style, after all is the audience interested in car building or social media geared interpersonal rivalry, if the rivalry than go watch Orange County Choppers reruns! Leave us real car guys and gals to watch classic car building like Dave and his crew do!
I agree, no drama just great designs and workmanship. I have always enjoyed watching Kindigit Designs
One of the best car shows around I like that there is no Drama
I met Dave and Kev Dog at a show they were judging and my buddy got best of show. We sat and talked for a long time and they were a ball. Daves down to earth and still is taking it all in. Great guys.
I really appreciate the in-depth filming showing the crew's hands-on craftsmanship alongside the latest CAD/cam-generated machine tools. They blend it together so well, the best Auto show on TV today.
Dave is a self made man and a great person, I watch his show all the time , I think he has the best custom car business right now , and he is honest and truly concerned about all his employees and the people he does business with , people go to him not only for his designs and work but they trust Dave with there dreams!
Absolutely one of the greatest TV shows bar none and I don’t mean just cars I mean everything he cannot be beat good luck Dave Jerry Mcdonogh
The show is great and more shows should model the less drama and more of the accomplishment and expertise of doing something right. This country is sorely in need of skilled craftsman and the pride of, a job well done. Dave your accomplishments are farther reaching than just doing a great job on building cars. You're a model of what this country needs more of.
Dave should be a designer for Ford or Chevrolet. He knows what is cool and what people would like.
Of all of the famous car customization shows out, Bitchin rides is my favorite. I live the classy style they put into every car. I also love that there is not a bunch of drama. That drove me crazy about OCC. I do not want to relax by hearing people yell at each other.
Have met Dave in his shop and had a great conversation about a 69 GS Stage 1 I had restored. He does actually listen to you and is very respectful. I agree-he and the Iron Res crew are the best.
SCREW THE DRAMA! Keep on doing what you do Charity and Dave!
The Drama and B.S. is what I hate about Graveyard Carz.
Mark is an idiot! He thinks he’s funny.
Kinda like Boyd
Mark drives me nuts the way he acts and talks.
While they do really great work on my favorite brand, the drama on GC kills it for me. It typically takes me 3 or 4 attempts to get through an episode.
I love Dave Kindig's shows as is, I want to see the car fabrication, good humour amongst the team and gentle banter. There's enough conflict in the world already without it my lifestyle programs. Keep it up guys, currently watching the latest series in the UK 😊.
Bitchin Rides is my favorite of all the vehicle-related reality shows. The lack of scripted drama is one of it's major plusses. I watch these shows for the vehicles and the build process. The last thing I want to watch is The Real Housewives of Auto Restoration.
The convertible chevy truck was the best tv build ive seen! The engineering of that retractable top was awesomeness!!
I have a 1978 Malibu Classic Landau that my dad bought new for my mother ( both have past now), I have restomodded it the best a working 65 yr old is able, but would love to have Dave and his crew take it to another level, could only imagine how sweet it would be, love the show here in S.C.
Have met and talked to Dave. He's the real deal and actually listens to you. He started out doing VW's and look at him now. Deserves what he has and although he does work for wealthy high earners that have too much money that we could never understand his work is amazing. Iron Resurrection people also real Americans and big in dog rescue also. Hats off to both factions.
I love Kindig it's show. I wouldn't change a thing. I have watched each show at least 10 times each. Just wish you could produce 2 episodes per week. Every time I see a car being produced, I wish I had the money to get one done for my self. Thanks Dave and the Kindig family of workers.
I love the show, Probably the best car show around !
I watch the show because they show the guy actually doing the metal work.
Dave climbed a hard ladder but with drive and determination built a heck of a legacy. Having done restorations and restomods (my dads shop- just daily drivers and nothing compared to his cars), I'm m sure you don't see the problems that happen during the build. Imagine if Dave and Chip foose did a joint build. that would be a one of a kind for sure.
Chip Foose builds some beautiful cars but I think Dave Kindig's cars are a level above.
I notice that all, or most, of the comments here are from Guys and they’re very positive. TV Also has a female audience. I wonder if the shows that have more “Drama” are more appealing to a wider audience, including women? I don’t have the ratings, but there must be some reason for all the goofy shows that have the phoney arguments and drama. I hate it, like most guys do. I like great design ideas, and watching real craftsmen at work. One complaint, Dave’s shop Manager, the “comedian” has ceased to be funny, years ago. JMHO.
Best car show I’ve ever seen. I’ve met Dave and Kevdog in the past, both great guys. It’s nice to watch a show without all the BS drama. They gave me some good advice when I was building my FactoryFive 33 hotrod.
I’m a Senior and this Motivates me to still do Collector Cars! Keep it going.
Dave has the best detailed build show of any on the tv or internet by far ,it is so inventive of all automotive hot rods .hope he keeps it up with all the workers on his show keep up the great work ,thanks Dave for all you do !!!!
Love the show, it has been my biggest loss after cutting cable TV, along with Barrett-Jackson car auctions and local College football coverage. Dave and his crew have been leaps and bounds above the old motorcycle shows and nauseating "reality" craze, all while building gorgeous cars. The best aspect of missing episodes from cable is the binge party I hope to pull once I find the best streaming service to watch it again. I might buy a TV for my garage for that!
Love the show, the cars and the crew. Thank God there is no real or fake drama on the show.
I kind of liked him over American choppers for how he didn't add drama to he's show but did love he's beautiful rides for how I couldn't stop loving them
Lack of drama & concentrating on building amazing cars is why I watch the show. The personalities on the show seem to get along & appear to be genuinely talented trades people. If I want more drama... I'll get married again.
I like Kindig's Show as well, Texas Metals, and Fast & Loud car shows.
Love Dave Kindig's show and late last year he made it to Australia where his fans were really impressed with him. I came across Kindig's show from watching another great restoration show, RUST VALLEY RESTORERS out of British Columbia, on a whole, there was a bit of yelling but no anger just disagreements on what to restore next and overspending on projects.
Great show ,love it with no drama just down to earth auto rebuild and modification. great show.
I liked the show because it was about the cars and the engineering rather than the people
He is a massively talented guy
I admire all the work that rolls thru Dave’s shop. He and Chip Foose are legends in the car world. I did watch Boyd Coddington back when it was on, but the stressed out hostile environment they cultured there was no fun to watch.
One of my favorite shows !!!! Great talent and content !!!!
I've enjoyed every season of the show. It's very enjoyable to see talented car people show their skills on TV. No drama, no deadlines no BS! I noticed joking around has subsided to jokes normally seen in any garage. Thank you for that. Toy gun fights, ink stamps and cookie jokes just didn't go along with a professional shop I expected from this show. I hope the show lasts many more years. I've noticed more Motor Trend Shows have followed this theme.
Dave , I love your shows and I’m excited to come to Salt Lake City and tour your facility!!! Thank you 👊🏻
Absolutely love the show. Never change to drama. The production of vehicles creates a fantastic show. No need for tv drama, as there enough shows that have it. the joking in the shop is like any other cool workplace. love the shows, please continue as is.
A really true craftsman and my hats off to his skilled crew .
Media directors hate that Dave doesn't need and refused their dramatic casted scenarios because his fans preffer watching genuine craftmenship instead, which is kind of show not attracting emotionally addicted TV audience who are major consumers of profitable commercial blocks.....
I don't know about that $3 million net worth amount. I would assume his net worth to be north of $10 million when you take into account the values of his custom cars.
Agreed, his shop alone is worth at least 3 mil.
I loved the show and I always enjoyed the positive vibe.
Kingdig is a class act. Always a joy to watch
Bitchin is my favorite Show on Cable. Kick Ass Dave.
Seems like a great guy while on camera and I can't believe he is not any different off camera. A self made millionaire always has my respect especially in the type of business he is in. I had an auto body repair shop for 35 years and the work is not that easy doing restorations. The collision work was not as bad except for timelines to please the insurance companies. You have to protect your body from so many hazards also. I am sitting here using oxygen because COPD caused partially from the sanding dust and painting, cigarettes and the 5 years in a coal mine. My knees are shot from working on concrete for so long also. You have to make good money to compensate. Dave is past all that since he has good employees to do the work. He has created such awesome stuff in his shop.
Never liked the drama-conflict-unprofessional shows. Watched and liked Kindig's show due to seeing approaches to, and completion of, the various custom projects. Also loved his artistic abilities.
Does hot rod( motortrend) subsidize you?
I also watch it because they don't have a bunch of BS drama. The lack of drama, is why they can build the incredible vehicles they do.
Don't understand why anyone would criticize the show for lack of drama, although some other automotive shows do feature silly ass drama. Kindig mostly shows how to do the work, which is all we really want to see.
I like watching Bitchin Rides, because it focuses on the build and doesn't have all of the excess drama not related to the build.
Don't want the drama as it is not needed in this show. The cars do the talking
Upholsterer shown when mentioning Justin, is actually Cato from IronRessurection
Love the show
Dave we all LOVE YOU the for who you are!!! Don't let the F#$:* up people in the reality TV show industry affect what you do. NOBODY needs to fabricate drama to make your show better. We watch to see the awesome creations that flow out of your mind. I HATE REALITY TV!!! I PERSONALLY ONLY WANT TO SEE HOW PERFECTION IS DONE! keep it real and keep bringing us quality builds. Screw the networks a go pro and you tube is I'm sure good with loyal fans. Peace brother keep living the dream!
I agree with the no drama and the right to bear arms , awesome show , wished i could afford him finishing my 68 charger R/T drag car back to a street legal ride .
The Best Car Show on television!! Texas Metal is second.
At 6:26 that's NOT Justin Stephens! That's Phil Cato! I appreciate that the show has no drama. Now...if only Dave and team would learn how to correctly pronounce "Porsche!" I think Will is the only team member who pronounces it correctly! :-)
Maybe so boring for those that does not have an idea of what an automobile is or how to work on one more to transform one into a masterpiece or they are individuals that are unable to see professionals with the desire to have an outstanding work environment. No doubt that behind cameras could one or other disagreement but for I could see it's run with love and respect for all. No place is perfect.
Keep up the amazing work guys,🇬🇧👍
I used to watch this show. I did not know it was stillone can someone tell me when and time? I like his shows especially the cruel
You just keep doing the master work that you guys do
Click bait...did they ever mention the impact on his $3M net worth? If so, I must have missed it.
This is just a trash video compiled of stolen video clips narrated by a computer reading a Chat GPT script.
I'll eat my "vintage" 2005 Dodge Ram if he is only worth $3M.
DAVE, I WATCHED YOUR SHOW FROM DAY#1. I THINK YOUR THE BEST IN THE USA BODY AND FENDER, INTERIOR WITH JUSTIN. THE BEST SHOW ON MOTOR TREND, DAVE EMPLOYED THE BEST CAR GUY'S IN THE UNITED STATE'S YOUNG GUN'S IN THE U.S. GOD BLESS YOU DAVE AND THE KEV DOG. ALOHA, FROM BRADA BEC. FROM: THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII.
Recently visited the shop. Seeing two of the cars close up and the attention to detail is amazing. Its stupid cool. Everything on both cars was perfect. I got to sell more lattes
Show a believable work environment where the guys and gals are allowed to have fun while producing amazing products is a plus in a world where strife appears to be the norm, and if no strife present, these other shows just make some up. Texas Metal is another show I really like for these same reasons, but their recent format change to doing multiple vehicles at the same time has take away the fluidity. Ken you keep doing you bro, and I will keep living my dream through you....
watched until the end!
To sum it up; the case was dropped by reciprocal agreement with promise of no future filings after years of litigation and the only money that was made was by the attorneys handling the case(s).
Great video. Some info is incorrect. Bryce hasn't been there for a while.
Drama is for drama queens. The show is great just the way it is man..
I just love how clean and uncluttered his engine bays are.
10:30 is where any lawsuit begins to be spoken about and its unclear what they're even talking about, so don't expect much😮
I was glad it didn't have a lot of drama
Only thing I kept wondering was where are the crew going? It seems many guys don't stay and that would be hard to run a shop with a skeleton crew of fabricators and painters all that.
its not even on Fox in Australia anymore loved the show but many have left due to pay.And it has not been renewed either.
I like the show because they show you how it was done. The downside is most of these projects are way beyond most people's budgets,so you get to see what wealthy enthusiasts spend their money on.
Agree, I would love to know what the customers end up paying for these masterpieces. That’s would put some reality into a reality tv show.
Funny you say that as I was thinking when I first started watching him years ago, I dreamed of getting him to improve a car of mine one day because he seemed to be on the edge of attainable for me. Now he has grown to where that sure has gone out the window.
Dave had a great shop before the TV show while it gives him exposure word of mouth works wonders.
Great show
It was a great show because it didn't have a lot of Drama.
Viewers complained there was no drama or arguments? SMH
I absolutely love Dave Kindig's creative vision and his flair for pushing car design way outside of the box, I can't believe he's in his 60's that blew my mind. Is he actually Michael J Fox's twin brother, remove the goatee and change the hair. Your estimate of $3 million is way too low, he now has his own car being the reimgined CS# carbon fiber bodied 63 Corvette that he has now built 10 of with many more orders to come.
The best life to live is one without drama.
IMO, if u hold a patent/copyright on something it shouldn't matter where it occurs..
Keep it as it is, no drama
The lack of BS drama is one of the reasons I love watching this show! It hasn't been corrupted with stupid drama. Listen producers.... We watch because of the cars... Not the drama- which is a crutch to a poor show. If you need drama then your show is probably crap anyway.
Why does a show have to have drama? It's about real craftsmen making some amazing cars, what's wrong with that?
He was born in "1971", not 1961 as it states at 40 secs!
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