Humble Beginnings
Dave and Charity Kindig launched Kindig-it Design from a modest home garage, expanding to a 4,500 sq. ft. bay. Their focus: top-notch custom paint, graphics, audio, and body mods.
Dave and Charity Kindig launched Kindig-it Design from a modest home garage, expanding to a 4,500 sq. ft. bay. Their focus: top-notch custom paint, graphics, audio, and body mods.
Their craftsmanship earned the SEMA GM Design Award for the ’37 Chevy Coupe, marking our entry into elite automotive circles.
Kindig-it patented our innovative Smooth Door Handles, showcasing our commitment to unique, functional design.
Our ’39 Buick wins America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod, becoming the first 4-door car to earn this prestigious title.
Kindig It is honored with the Goodguys Trendsetter Award and named Master Builder at the Boise Roadster Show, affirming our industry leadership.
Took home the Ford Design Award at SEMA for our stunning ’65 Galaxie, showcasing our versatility in handling classic cars.
Restored the GM Futurliner and launched the first season of Bitchin’ Rides, bringing our work to a national audience.
Won the Slonaker Award with the ’50 Fleetside and expanded our premises to over 27,000 sq. ft., significantly growing our operational capacity.
Dave Kindig was named Builder of the Year at the Grand National Roadster Show, a testament to his vision and dedication.
We unveiled the first two CF1 models at SEMA, also winning another Ford Design Award, this time for our ’51 Ford Truck.
Received a manufacturing license from the NHTSA, allowing us to expand our operations into full-scale production.
A landmark year with multiple awards including the prestigious Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama for the “TwelveAir,” along with several other accolades, marking a year of unprecedented success.
With decades of experience and a state-of-the-art custom shop, Dave has reshaped an industry and crafted cars that are as much art as they are automobiles.
Passionate about sharing his journey and successes, Dave is available to speak at your event, bringing his insights to audiences of any size and age.
The Kindig CF1 is our modern coach-built masterpiece.
Built on a custom Roadster Shop chassis, powered by a Lingenfelter LS7, and finished with Wilwood brakes and a full carbon fiber body, the CF1 is designed for those who want a truly one-of-a-kind driving experience.
To inquire about pricing and availability, go here
Modern Classikk is Dave Kindig’s custom paint line, developed to deliver the depth, color, and clarity seen on the show’s most iconic builds. Every shade is formulated with premium materials and tested in real-world conditions on high-end customs.
The lineup includes metallics, pearls, and candy finishes, with a range of timeless and modern tones. It’s the same paint trusted by the Kindig-it Design team in the shop.
You can explore the full collection and order directly from the official Modern Classikk store:
➡️ Shop Modern Classikk Paint
We are not currently accepting new custom build projects outside of the CF1 program. Due to high demand, our schedule is at full capacity and we are temporarily pausing new inquiries for classic car restorations, full custom builds, and one-off designs. We want to make sure every project gets the attention it deserves, so we are not taking phone calls or applications for new custom work at this time. Please check back here for future updates on availability.
Kindig-it Design has been crafting custom builds, resto-mods, and coach-built vehicles since 1999, with more than 25 years of automotive innovation.
Yes, all major fabrication, bodywork, paint, and assembly is completed in-house at their Millcreek, Utah shop. This hands-on approach ensures full quality control and craftsmanship.