Gas Monkey Sturgis Is Getting Some Next Level Upgrades

[@michaelrfincher]

I am a process engineer and see projects get overwhelmed pretty quick when there is no clear scope for all involved. I would suggest that you clearly define what the primary scope is (for now) to all involved. The scope seems to be (at this stage): "Our focus is to be able to open with our Letter of Occupancy, be able to provide a safe environment so we may sell food, adult beverages, and provide restroom facilities for our customers by opening day of the Sturgis Rally". This means separating the "To-Do" list into categories: 1. MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED & IS MANDATORY 2. Needs to be accomplished - not mandatory but would promote sales 3. Not mandatory but accomplish if time permits

[@peterpan9785]

The contractor's face when Richard told him the floorplan is in his mind. . . . . . . . . .hahaha this is a contractor's nightmare for sure

[@allenhorne7032]

I didn't think Sturgis would ever be able to be cooler than what it already was, then Richard decided to add him a spot there, now it's gonna be awesome! I'm happy for you Richard, and I hope you have a great success and who works for you there, also has success and creates a good asset to the team that will take part of this business. Sending Blessings to you all!

[@GasMonkeyGarage]

Thank you and GYSOT! Hopefully we see you stop on by Gas Monkey Sturgis 🤘🔥

[@wisama7091]

Enjoying this Sturgis series more than I thought. It's like Bar Rescue but with Richard Rawlings.

[@dennislang4375]

Don't be annoying Richard, the bar rescue guy is Annoying!

[@evilbikerider]

sounds like a great new show for richard

[@patrickb5656]

I went to Sturgis when I was 20 and from Saskatchewan. Blew my mind. It was so cool! Went into a bar and drank underage. I was terrified to get caught and arrested in the US, lol. Only stayed for the day. Drove home and Mount St. Helens had erupted, and we had to drive through ash. Crazy trip.

[@bjs1130]

Continued Success, Richard! Enjoyed the Update! Keep em' comin'!

[@kevinsnipes9572]

This is a real Bar Rescue 😅

[@adamvaughn1]

Me and the family were over there on vacation. We stopped in to see if we could buy some merch but didn't see anyone around. Got a sweet picture of us in front of the building though.

[@SCVMoto]

I stopped by your Gas Monkey Bar and Grill in Sturgis today. The place is already looking good, and I know it will be incredible when finished. The manager is excellent and a perfect fit for the place. I plan to stop by your place each year when I visit Sturgis, and I wish you great success.

[@fredhuston7865]

You should have hired the men that were in charge of the "garage rehab" show !!! Everything would have gone smooth.

[@jameslloyd7670]

What a great show,, thanks for sharing this with me,, you help me when I feel down, I'm a retired disabled veteran who's watched you for years.

[@eddiemasuch]

I'm with you on this buddy I'm a Vietnam vet I've been watching him for a few years now W

[@davidtennyson452]

No drawings or plans = contractors nightmare. 😂 Hence, "I had a guy, it didn't work out" and "where's my slope" which was probably Richards instruction "Get rid of that" 😂

[@Dbrockjohnson]

as a master electrician, id had to have some drawings and or legal papers. The unknowns is what scares the hell out of someone when you put a price on paper.

[@project3six336]

@@wstlndiesel That wasn't his bar. It was an investment into someone else's operation.

[@johnwooldridge4612]

Yea I’m not building something without plans. That is the dumbest thing ever

[@a9503128]

Thinking that’s all for the show, no way you don’t have plans for the license approval

[@MrsBear_]

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[@iddddaduncan]

Deadline with subs? ha, good luck, Two weeks! No permits, no drawings? you're nuts

[@philcole7788]

Welcome to the Black Hills Richard. Glad to have you here.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

Havent kept up with Richard. Nice to see that Mike has made it to the top of the pile. Richard should have gotten rolling a lot sooner than he did in this project.

[@davestevens4263]

I used to tell my boss at the Ferrari race shop . Poor planning on your part , doesn't make it an inconvenience on my part . Hence i painted the indy car tub in 15 min & went home . 2-3 coats . Good quality isn't fast , & fast work isnt quality. The worst you want it , the worst you get it . Anyhow it was as a great job .

[@rustymacneil3227]

Got guys leaving on the 26th from southern Ontario heading to Sturgis. Told them about your new place, hope your ready to rock!!

[@GasMonkeyGarage]

We'll have a cold one waiting for 'em! 🍻

[@Desert_rose-k1b]

Cool right on Richard Rawlings! 😎🍺 you got 100% support from me! Cheers!

[@Dynacologist]

Alot of badass ideas for decor!! Cant wait to see this place in person, they better have plenty of Miller High Life in stock!!

[@GasMonkeyGarage]

Garage Beer > Miller 😎 IYKYK

[@richardmartinez4145]

​@GasMonkeyGarage I'll have a Coors Banquet, thanks. 🤙

[@samjoseph8845]

Good luck Richard! Your creativity will make this place the place to be for SturgAs 😉

[@dazza8389]

Bankruptcy is my bet

[@jasmith1867]

Maybe so, but I'm betting not this year or next year.

[@tarynpike1178]

So proud of you, Levi!!! Excited to see it take shape! ❤

[@williamwalker187]

I'm excited about this, Been watching you for a while and living in Spearfish for 12 years I will be visiting you guys when your open, But maybe after Sturgis Rally

[@andyc.5451]

Congratulations Richard

[@ampatriot]

You have to admire Richard's drive. Some folks think he stays drunk all the time but he is obviously a very hard worker.

[@nicholastaylor1957]

Drunk ideas are sometimes the best ideas!

[@bobsrandomchannel7589]

Gotta promote that beer somehow

[@TheDennisZb]

​@@nicholastaylor1957 or the worst😂

[@nikiguymer5840]

Yeh right…..2 failed bars already but you have to admire his dedication 😜

[@timwoodz7535]

@@nikiguymer5840 did his new one already go out of business or is he still building that one?

[@Mercedes-Benz-w203-AMG]

Best show ever, better than it was on tv ❤

[@bigyin1690]

Great second video to the bar serie cant wait to see the next one

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Definitely a destination for travelers in the off season

[@bcxaz]

So I own a commercial sign shop here in Glendale AZ and I listen to you say you are going to go for the long haul up there.. But then you pull the but I need it open yesterday line on your contractors. If you step back and take a breath and realize you have at least 15 years you will be open I think you will agree this deadline and this rush to get it open this way in the grand scope of things, is really just a small point in a long life of this bar. With that being said, you should have worked on getting things open as is the best you could in the limited time, then when the traffic slows down and you have a few months to do some serious work on the inside, you should have gone that route. Maybe built a temp structure outside for this year something loud a stage maybe hired some talent to come in on the weekends and play and kept the inside limited and left alone until next season. This way no one rushes you save stress you make money this season and you put some more thought into the final decor and the final design, especially after you see the crowd numbers etc etc this year. Just my two cents. You looking for a great sign manufacturer I am your guy. In business 35 years here in Arizona and I keep everything small and specialized and I work 22 hours a day all year if I have to .

[@markforbes3228]

This bar should be a whole new you tube channel!

[@dazza8389]

Why it will go bankrupt

[@idontknowu231]

@@dazza8389 here we go another Mr know it all

[@SimplyHerb-h8k]

Exactly,great show! Bar rehab

[@ShyGirlNoFilter]

I agree 100%

[@Cam___]

What do you want to see? Customers drinking beer and ordering pizza? Or them making the pizza? I don’t understand what videos you guys would want to be seeing

[@steveboston6889]

Fail to plan, plan to fail. Get that Garage Rehab back on this task.

[@billrichmond4922]

That was my first thought...where is Russell?

[@NawlinstoVegas]

Truer words where never spoken 🤔😆

[@Mike99456]

​@@billrichmond4922omg dont bring that fuckin idiot bak😢

[@DavidB7474]

Easy there Richard, go easy on the manager on her first day. I’ve seen a ton of videos on, misunderstandings and complaints from workers on the Dallas bar and grill build process. Let’s not have a redo from the Dallas bar and grill. Hope you get a good contractor and business is good.

[@godsfault]

Richard, to me this is one of the most interesting, if not THE most interesting, project I’ve seen you do. I’m getting “Wall Drug” vibes from your proposed operation. That is, your store will be a required stop for travelers on Interstate 80. Probably can’t do it nowadays but it’d be great to see “Burma Shave” signs along the highway directing travelers to Gas Monkey Sturgis.

[@chipps1066]

Watching this gel is as good as the car stuff,to see a professional entrepeneur like Richard in action!

[@Desert_rose-k1b]

Sturgus I got to go check it out! I will stop by for a beer 🍺

[@jamesmerrill1023]

When Richard said we was lost. Ya, bro. I saw it. Oh my gas monkey! Your gonna rock it and bring a great video!

[@Donaldnrockingham]

Good luck guys, see you in two weeks 😁

[@MrReamr]

Good show gas monkey you is the best man cio brother 🤙🏼🙏🏼💙

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Richard next time you need bring your own Mexican crew they get that done two weeks lol! Best American workers on the planet

[@aaronpeart4944]

Can't wait to see it open good luck on your new adventure

[@mcsullinsberg2842]

Richard seems like he’s going to be just as much of a nightmare here as everyone said he was at the Dallas location. Also, let your guys sleep wtf.

[@stacym1631]

Looks like another successful business for you. 100 anniversary Rally is a nice goal. I wish you luck. I can't wait to come see it.

[@jerrymooney7782]

There should be another Chanel for the bar alone !!!!good luck Richard

[@MikeGoodtime-og4pb]

No blueprints? What could possibly go wrong.

[@jasmith1867]

I hope somebody at least did some crude sketching of the plan. Or it's gonna be a disaster.

[@NOXStellans]

Probably disaster. Possibly art.

[@lancerawlings5401]

EVERYTHING!

[@hannes.mutala]

Mike is a really cool guy and professional painter.

[@EndlessAmmunition]

Gitter DONE Levi!!

[@dontmindme6171]

You can say a lot about Gas Monkey but, they do style right. Random yet Eclectic bringing a cohesive design together. Brand awareness is a strong point.

[@thebonestead]

Oh snap! Love it!

[@darrenbeavers8099]

Good vibe.....best of luck!!!🎉

[@jstephenallington8431]

My prediction? There will be tears... 😂

[@coreyblue2314]

Hey um, why not keep the secondary building as a full service shop? More income+ brings people into the bar during the season.

[@nickkarkoulias4156]

Awesome show exited to see the finish part your vision is incredible

[@SimplyHerb-h8k]

Bar Rehab is a great idea for a show from it live in the future.

[@theCasper4321]

Same old Richard. Even when he's not building a car he's a crazy time limit. Lol

[@Ocboy420]

You better pay Levi a pretty penny for canceling all his plans

[@PepeofCalif]

Having done a couple Bar interiors in SoCal Tourist Bar central - Santa Barbara, Levi asked the right question, 'are there any drawings or just in your head?' Seems like the guy for the super tight timeline job...Solid Video and Good Luck GMG it's gonna be Cool !

[@FrisellFan01]

I have heard this before....but without blueprints of the work to be done... your in for endless nightmares.....it takes time to do it right.....

[@JamesVarnas]

AS a retired GC, you're looking at 350,000 for that remodel job to look right, because I know you're going to have change orders, just a tip its always good to have a plan, just a floor plan with save you 1000s of dollars, and can be done cheap, any cad cam system can do it quick, just need the dimensions of the building, this will save you time also, every good builder can do a quick floor plan for 500-1000 bucks, that way no re dos -Good Luck

[@floodx4947]

30 day hard deadline on a remodel ... there are no 'change orders', and no 'estimate. You may as well hand over a blank check. At this point, Richard just needs to let the guy get it done. Worry about getting it done right over the winter

[@suf6320]

Surprised they didn't get Russell and Chris from Garage Rehab to do the renovation

[@heizenblade]

Unless that bridge been burned....

[@kmerrett101]

Rim lights are pretty badass

[@proinseasokiellig4388]

BBQ and Tacos!, bring a little Texas to the place!

[@space_boy8670]

Hell yeah this is gonna be Awesome

[@liamegan4303]

Hello, Richard from Ireland again. Good Job mate. Keep up the great work. 💯😍💯👏👏👏🇮🇪

[@flyfly2427]

OSHA will be on next episode

[@edwardbibbins4647]

I think I'm in love with CJ !!

[@thomasrocha8827]

Your new Bike ! Is totally sweet ! 😎

[@eddiesica3649]

Richard you' re going to do good Pal!!

[@gregorynagy8500]

Cool Project. ALL The Best. Hello from Metro Detroit. G

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Can’t wait see it / video and in person …. Good luck

[@michaeljankowski8036]

GOOD LUCK RICHARD.

[@jeffBriston]

Wish y’all the best in SD!

[@BradleyFertile]

I went there just to see the gas monkeys 🐒, nobody was there… 👻…. It looks good. I wanted to talk with Richard about converting his lite trailer into a condo, that was my letter taped to the entrance… can’t wait for GMG sturgis

[@doncanz]

Very cool project. It will be a success for sure!

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

You gotta get a monster flag pole for that monster flag you have. It'll be like a neon arrow pointing right to the gas Monkey bar.

[@montz6743]

A great project can we watch it all everything the whole journey

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

Good luck, Richard. Maybe the bearded wonder could lend a hand? haha

[@michaeldunican6185]

Great job there sweeping Mr. Mike! BTW, you missed a spot😮😂

[@daveyg0728]

I swear GMG content just keeps getting better and better and this restaurant build series I am so excited for keep up the amazing work guys

[@backseatdriver4833]

So exciting!

[@davidsnuggs7623]

Stay with what you know

[@PKDionysus]

"Mike Coy. Painter & is bald." LMFAO!!!

[@mackm1046]

ITS LIKE GARAGE REHAB!

[@melvinhayes573]

At first anybody that can do this did you Richard Rawlings cuz you're a badass

[@davidbohm8871]

nothing happens fast in South Dakota. Probably should have got on it last year.

[@regandunn4850]

Good luck amazing rally

[@HollieBookwoody]

WTF!!!! Now, after we're back in Texas from our first time in Sturgis, you post this??? I can't believe this

[@brendanbishop3684]

Rusty is the new shiny 😊 get some in there 👍

[@xt3100]

Gas Monkey Style is upcycling!

[@KOM-jh]

A definite contractors nightmare. $$$$$$$$$

[@Scottaaa]

Full curl is a reference to hunting big horn sheep

[@ShyGirlNoFilter]

Your a awesome entrepreneur Richard! You rock! You look handsome too!

[@mariovanderwoude1182]

GET YOUR SELF OF THAT 💯🤛

[@Grr8xtc]

so excited to see this progression. go gas monkey garage!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EpOy_1979]

I can’t wait

[@CarlosPena-xw4cu]

I hope we can continue to get content of the project... And all the stuff in between.... Love it.

[@esiebert7625]

You need to have a Jackyl night 😎

[@dustinadams7003]

I love how your using the old wire spools I made a grill table and a axe throwing target

[@davidhomen4528]

From the mouth of Glum from Gullivers travels, "YOU'LL NEVER MAKE IT!" IT'S NEVER GONNA WORK!" "WE'RE DOOMED!"

[@danieldelade7286]

Yes stugis

[@henrywestbrook9773]

"I need this done in 30 days." I wonder if Richard realizes just how lucky he is that guy didn't just turn around and walk away? 30 days for a major renovation of two buildings? FFS. Even if he did have detailed blueprints, which he doesn't, all the tradesmen trying to do the plumbing, electric, HVAC, carpentry, etc., will all be getting in each other's way, which will slow them all down. Something tells me they will have to set-up in the parking lot for this year's rally. They'd better order an actual ton of ice. It will be great once it's (eventually) done, though.

[@LarryY-s8t]

I don't see a new sign yet. There is a live camera from Sturgis that rotates and even stops at your bar then zooms in. 🤙👍

[@resistantgeordie2636]

Make Fips say "gigidy gigidy"!👍