Grease Monkey

[lvmci]

I think some of the more verbose, should take some chilling, speaking of taking things past their natural ending...

[Busted Knuckle]

I personally know Clifford and Scott which is why I have stayed out of this thread as I have watched it get bashed and blasted all along!
Both Scott and Clifford are good mechanics and while Clifford has likely forgotten more than I will ever know about many things, he never lets me down when it comes to helping figure out a problem. Scott is a lot like me he is a self learner and not had formal training. I haven't had any formal training since I got out of high school in 1984. But I have continued to learn as I go. (I take that back when dad an I went way into dept and bought 2 Setra S417's, Setra invited our mechanic an I to a training school for 2 weeks all we had to do was get to Salt Lake City, UT and home and Setra picked up the tab for everything else)
But anyway the point is that some people like Clifford, some people like Scott & a couple of us including myself like both.
Some people dislike Clifford, some dislike Scott and I am sure somewhere out there is some arrogant dumbass that doesn't like either one!
So can we let this thread go and get on with buses and not bashing?
  BK 

[Lin]

Well personally, I like lasagna.

[Busted Knuckle]

  

[oldmansax]

Have no idea how I got into this conversation lol ,but I can assure you my 1st and most important job is caring for my wife of 50 years, buses and engines can come and go she is first in my life the rest is just a fill in when I have time 

We got married about the same time. 52 years in June for us. Best thing that ever happened to me except Jesus.

TOM

[dtcerrato]

We got married about the same time. 52 years in June for us. Best thing that ever happened to me except Jesus.

TOM

  your values are awesome!

[Utahclaimjumper]

 We have been "hitched" 59 years and I've been wondering lately if the ball and socket in that hitch is being underutilized,,,,,I may be 80 but not dead!.>>>Dan

[fortyniner]

I personally know Clifford and Scott which is why I have stayed out of this thread as I have watched it get bashed and blasted all along!
Both Scott and Clifford are good mechanics and while Clifford has likely forgotten more than I will ever know about many things, he never lets me down when it comes to helping figure out a problem. Scott is a lot like me he is a self learner and not had formal training. I haven't had any formal training since I got out of high school in 1984. But I have continued to learn as I go. (I take that back when dad an I went way into dept and bought 2 Setra S417's, Setra invited our mechanic an I to a training school for 2 weeks all we had to do was get to Salt Lake City, UT and home and Setra picked up the tab for everything else)
But anyway the point is that some people like Clifford, some people like Scott & a couple of us including myself like both.
Some people dislike Clifford, some dislike Scott and I am sure somewhere out there is some arrogant dumbass that doesn't like either one!
So can we let this thread go and get on with buses and not bashing?
  BK 

Years ago I was in the tool maker trade working with old guys who's knowledge was truly vast. Sadly that work was outsourced to cheaper offshore shops and a lot of that knowledge has been forgotten.

There is no substitute for working in a shop learning the trade but many (most ?) of us don't even has  access to an experienced GM/Detroit mechanic. Scott's videos are a lifesaver for guys like me who get to see the actual thing the manual is referencing before starting to mess(up) with it. 

Usually Ill post a question in one of the forums before proceeding if its something (like wheel bearings) that could have very unpleasant consequences .

[TwoFeathersRD]

I can say that my view of Scott and Tyler has diminished in the last few months.

 I booked a rescue then got skipped two years ago and lost my deposit on that bus because I was relying on Scott's help.  Turns out that it was for the better in the long run.

I purchased another bus three months ago and did book through Tyler. Now it seems he is to busy to return calls. I booked based on both him and his father doing this rescue under 500 miles from their new home just outside of Nashville.  Tyler said he will call me. Two months latter still nothing.

I canceled my patron membership with them. It was a requirement to be a member of 25 or higher in order to get work done. I even planned to tow this bus to their place if needed.

 I have now shifted to plan B. And take it a place where the person has all the tools and Years of experience.

I think the YouTube has gone to their heads now.  I understand they charge $120 per hour is what one person told me.
 They make over 100k on youtube plus patreon. They do quite well. Then the cherry on top is the direct marketing they are now doing.

 I love vintage buses but, right now it seems we have been taken advantage of.

We needed the help and got promised  things that never happened.  They could not even uphold the membership benifits.

[luvrbus]

Selling membership like Costco and Sams Club ? what's next

[dtcerrato]

Growing pains IMHO

[richard5933]

When compared to nearly any mainstream RV repair shop, he's still heads and shoulders above.

[luvrbus]

The poster is pissed about a different deal that cost
 him,

[Fred Mc]

 "think the YouTube has gone to their heads now.  I understand they charge $120 per hour is what one person told me.
 They make over 100k on youtube plus patreon. They do quite well. Then the cherry on top is the direct marketing they are now doing."

Don't most shops charge 120 per hour?And most of them have NO experience with DD 2 strokes.
I just watched his latest   U-tube video for free. The ONLY ad I saw on there was a U-tube ad( like you now see at the beginning and  partway thru the videos). Can't imagine they make ANY money from that.As for paying for Patreon its not like taxes.You can stop anytime you want.

[windtrader]

Hey - this is America - where anyone can grab onto an idea and make as much of it as possible. It is the dream that still burns in many around the world that America is the place to come and maximize their potential, grit, perseverance, and belief that one can make as much of oneself as possible. Still the greatest country in the world.


Honestly, it feels like some here are jealous about his humble, know nothing beginnings then seeing him take advantage of opportunities to make money and provide the bus nut world another source of advise, knowledge, confidence, and support to join the club.


All that said, I'ver never been a BGM fan but do admire how he's leveraged the digialt and social media to his benefit. Go Scott and anyone else who jumps on!