Cast Members of American Chopper in 2023

Cast Members of American Chopper in 2023
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When American Choppers premiered in 2003, it pioneered a new trend and format that most reality TV shows followed. The show's unique style of mixing human relationships with workplace drama was one of the reasons why it was so successful.

All the action in the show took place at Orange County Choppers, a motorcycle customization shop in southern New York. The theatrics and drama between cast members like Paul Teutul Senior, his son Paul Junior, Rick Petko, Vinnie DiMartino, and Mikey Teutul are why viewers remained glued to the show. Now that American Choppers has bit the dust, where are these cast members in 2023?

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[somerville]

People mistakenly think this show was about building cool looking choppers. The show was actually a platform for corporations to purchase two weeks of advertising on a top rated TV show. Their name was constantly mentioned and their logo prominently displayed. Most of the bikes never left the factory as the corporations had no need/use for them. They got a lot more TV time this way than if they had purchased 30 second commercials on national TV. It didn’t matter how well the bikes ran since they were never designed to be taken out on the road.

[SADISTIC_GAMER]

i remember going to a local mall near me and bumping into paul jr and talking to him his wife and meeting his kids and they were all down to earth he even offered me a tour of the shop next time i went i never did go back to the shop but he was genuinely a nice guy

[garneauweld]

I met Paul Junior at Amelia Island. He was very polite and very approachable without any ego. I believe he's working on his own projects now, and I wish him much luck and success.

[kerrylewis]

I met the whole family at Myrtle Beach Bike Week in 2002 or 2003. All were down to earth without any drama—just normal guys. I wonder how many millions of dollars were generated between merch and tv?

[garydalrymple]

No new info here. The thumbnail for this video is pure clickbait.

[gnm]

I once had a brother who acted like Senior. He was angry most of the time. Our family had no peace until he passed away. Some people are just impossible to deal with.

[BiggerFatterBlog]

Paul Senior was very jealous of Paul Junior because Paul Junior was the one with the creative talent.

[michaellawrence]

Orange county American Chopper proved creating art that rolls on two wheels it does not necessary mean that that art is going roll nearly as great as it looks.

[mikeb]

This show started a whole generation of people who are going to make it big building Harley’s

[bobsquatchwuzhere]

I met Rick at Laconia Bike week. He is a great guy!

[wisconsinman]

I watched from the beginning and had it NOT been for Jr. Senior would not have what he USE to have. He couldn't admit it. Saying that Junior did need to be a little more present at times. I do think had they not built the OCC HQ and stayed in a smaller place, they probably would have still been good. Also, Senior over spent way to much, Junior seems to have been better with money.

[ABomBo]

Jr's shop closed a couple yrs ago. It was right down the street from me. I see Mikey on his scooter every once in a blue moon still.

[NorthernChev]

My neighbor owns the NAPA bike from very early in OCC's TV career. I can speak from personal experience, the show bikes are absolute piles that are NOT meant to be ridden for anything more than that episode's B-roll footage. Horrible construction, horrible ride quality, but often aesthetically pleasing. But definitely NOT meant to be ridden.

[dane]

Paul Jr. opened a merchandise store on Long Beach Island, in New Jersey. He has a bunch of the bikes on display.

[andreixrt]

A lot of people bought custom made bikes from them and were willing to pay top dollar because they knew they will be featured on the show

[jakeoreilly]

i think steroids played a part in the screaming matches.

[DougPoulton]

I put them in the same category as Boyd Coddington and Duane Mayer. World class assholes that I would never work with. Every episode was about firing someone, I don't know how they were able to hire anyone with talent.

[willowwisp]

The Guitar blowing out the office window? How the HELL I miss that episode?!?!

[klepetar]

ooh... how impressive and toough and cool.. a hells angels in the show.. yes.. everyone will get to watch it and awe in awesomness..

[scott-gyfe]

I enjoyed Paul Sr post menopausal rants...