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Cast of "American Chopper"
Cast of "American Chopper" - © TLC
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Orange County Choppers crew on "American Chopper" Paul Teutal Sr. and Jr. on "American Chopper" Paul Teutal Sr. and Jr. on "American Chopper" "American Chopper" Mikey Teutal on "American Chopper" American Chopper Pictures
 
TLC's reality series "American Chopper" follows the Teutal family and their family business, Orange County Choppers, which makes custom-built signature motorcycles. Mike Rowe is the announcer on "American Chopper," while Paul Teutal Sr., Paul Teutal Jr., Mikey Teutal, Vinnie DiMartino, and Christian Welter star.

When you hear "Orange County" you may think of California, but the Hudson Valley boasts its own. And it's there, specifically in Rock Tavern, New York, where you'll find Orange County Choppers — about 80 miles from New York City.

Established as a business in 1999, the shop grew out of Orange County Ironworks, a steel fabrication enterprise founded nearly 30 years ago by custom-chopper builder and rider Paul Teutul Sr. OCC jumped on the custom-bike scene at Daytona Biketoberfest 1999 with "True Blue," a classic chopper built in the basement of Paul Sr.'s house.

Other signature bikes soon followed, including the Spider Bike, purchased by musician Wyclef Jean of the Fugees, and the Jet Bike. Built to honor U.S. military forces in Afghanistan, the Jet Bike was featured in the original "American Chopper" that aired on Discovery Channel in September 2002.

Today, Orange County Choppers has garnered worldwide praise and recognition for their custom motorcycles. In 2002, for example, OCC was recognized by American Iron as one of the world's top 12 builders; likewise, OCC will be among 19 other top builders profiled in the forthcoming book Haute Motor: The Art of the Chopper (November 2003). OCC bikes have also been featured on numerous magazine covers including American Iron, Freeway (France), Norsk Biker Journal (Norway) and Street Chopper. And the Spider Bike was one of three bikes chosen in the world-class competition at the Rats Hole Custom Show in Daytona, Florida, to receive an "all expenses paid" trip to Germany, the site of one of the biggest auto/bike shows in the world.

It's a garage that's come far in only four short years. Just wait to see what comes next on "American Chopper."

"American Chopper" is produced by Pilgrim Films & Television in association with Discovery Channel. David M. Barsky is producer, and Craig Piligian is executive producer.






AMERICAN CHOPPER: FACTS

Network: TLC
Genre: Reality
Runtime: 60 mins.
Premiere Date: March 31, 2003
Seasons: 5
Production Company: Pilgrim Films & Television




AMERICAN CHOPPER: NEWS


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AMERICAN CHOPPER: TWEETS

just saw an american chopper lookin' dude with a bush/cheney 2000 sticker on his car...
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07:50, Discovery Channel: American chopper: Abu Dhabi police bike www.tvradar.nl/tvgids/448088
14 hours ago
Making late night veg lasagne for my son w/ sore arm after H1N1 vaccine today. Watching American Chopper DVDs - jr & sr Pauls amuse!
16 hours ago
Been up since 4 with proper sore throat and sinuses. Watching American Chopper and sulking.
17 hours ago
American Chopper used to be a bunch of badass guys with tattoos. Now it's a bunch of nerdy guys in polos.
17 hours ago
American Chopper Gang #onewordtoomany
19 hours ago
It has been awhile since I caught American Chopper. Just saw the man in Conan O Brien show last night. He was actually funny.
1 day ago
16:10, Discovery Channel: American chopper: Dodge Ram bike www.tvradar.nl/tvgids/446105
1 day ago
I love "american chopper" wish I could watch the whole series from the beginning. From home garage 2 a million dollar garage.
1 day ago
@RL_mufc going to watch it tonight..they spoofing american chopper?
1 day ago
Watching American Chopper for first time in a couple years. WTF?!?!?!
1 day ago
@simpleshoes just saw someone wearing your shoes on American Chopper
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#Mythtv Recorded: American Chopper - Siemans Electric Bike
1 day ago
American Chopper is still on the air?
1 day ago
Watching american chopper. Building a siemens bike. Paul Sr. Just said its gonna BLOW SIEMENS mind.
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