Bitchin' Rides
The team passes a big milestone in the Ridler build as the body and chassis are merged with mock-ups of the other major elements of the car; for the next step, the body shop matches every panel, gaps the car seamlessly and fixes any flaws.Start: 2026-10-24-030000
end: 2026-10-24-040000
Bitchin' Rides
The pinnacle of the custom car world is the Don Ridler Award, given out every year at the Detroit Autorama. Dave Kindig has always had a Ridler-sized itch he needed to scratch, and has finally found the right client and idea to make it a reality.Start: 2026-10-24-040000
end: 2026-10-24-050000
Bitchin' Rides
The Ridler car's engine and transmission are married for the last time and installed, and the team moves on to the wiring and other systems. As the car is prepped to fire up for the first time, a dent threatens to stop the whole build in its tracks.Start: 2026-10-24-050000
end: 2026-10-24-060000
Bitchin' Rides
The team passes a big milestone in the Ridler build as the body and chassis are merged with mock-ups of the other major elements of the car; for the next step, the body shop matches every panel, gaps the car seamlessly and fixes any flaws.Start: 2026-10-24-060000
end: 2026-10-24-070000
