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Cast of "American Chopper"
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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: TWITTER

March 21, 2010
The hiightlight of an American Chopper episode was Pauk Sr. visiting the eye doctor! Are we idiots?
8 hours ago
@GDGOfficial When are you going to trick a bike out on American Chopper? It could be like a National Underground bike. That'd be cool. lol..
22 hours ago
just watched Cake Boss for the first time. I think it's like Ace of Cakes meets American Chopper.
1 day ago
One more ep of American Chopper with another large single malt and then bed. #fb
1 day ago
@katelavin Stylish. "Have it built" as in customized? Wow. Didn't realize you went to American Chopper ;)
1 day ago
I think the new series of American Chopper does not cut it!!
1 day ago
Had a shave and tried out an-American-chopper-Paul-Snr-Handlebar-moustache but I think it will suit me better when I'm older...or Gayer
1 day ago
@Biketruck Hi Billy, spoke to you outside York Theatre (American Chopper) which crowd has been the more reserved/loudest on the tour so far
1 day ago
07:50, Discovery Channel: American chopper: Christopher and Dana Reeve foundation bike www.tvradar.nl/tvgids/692542
1 day ago
Got Sky. Now watching Ace of Cakes. American Chopper but with cakes.
2 days ago
@WhereIsPaulJr Is there going to be anymore episodes of American chopper?
2 days ago
Really wants an American chopper motorbike lol
2 days ago
@Ganonmaster I always get the Jack Osbourne and Guus Meeuwis-comparisons. Oh, and Mikey from American Chopper one time at work.
2 days ago
;o dae ye know how good it feels to have the discovery package back on sky! Rides, bear grills, american chopper, hot rod ahhh tv again! :D
2 days ago
Ah just watched some American chopper. Did 2 hours of math revision tonight. Few things 2 discuss with teach but feeling not 2 bad bout mon!
3 days ago
 
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