Paul Teutul Jr: American Chopper Senior Vs. Junior on TLC

by Amy Judd | April 15, 2010 at 12:26 pm
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Paul Teutul Jr. Says He Wants To Destroy His Dad as He Opens His Own Shop

Paul Teutul Jr. from Orange County Choppers has publicly declared that he wants to 'destroy his dad' Paul Teutul Sr. and he will do this by opening up a rival motorcycle shop and showing his dad who is the better businessman. As if the feud between the two of them could get any more personal.

The rival motorcycle shops will be the focus of the new TLC show called American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior, which will debut in the fall line-up. 

To make matters even more interesting, Paul Teutul Jr. has hired some of the former employees of his dad's shop. Joining him will be Mikey Teutul, Vinnie DiMartino, Robert 'Nub' Collard and Joe Puliafico according to TMZ.

We're told Senior has no idea about the mutiny ... that is, until now.

Just before Christmas Paul Teutul Sr. filed a lawsuit against his son Paul Jr. over who has control of Orange County Choppers as Paul Sr. said his son 'misappropriated' assets and took actions that damaged the company.

Paul Sr. wanted to buy his son's shares in Orange County Choppers after the two had a very public falling out on the show, which many viewers tuned in every week to see. Paul Jr. eventually left the shop and that is why he has decided to set up his own shop and see who can do better business.

No doubt the drama of it all will be half the fun of watching the new American Chopper, Senior vs. Junior.

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jmbgouveia

America Choppers sucks!!!

All the discussions, arguments has been part of the show incentivated by discovery or TLC (this is only an opinium  may not be true. Just to avoid beeing sued.

But the problems became from fake to real due to family problems never properly solved. This show will never get success again, is destroid.

Paul Jr. should never said (if is true) "I want to destroy my father and teaching whos the bosss and how knows how to build bikes.

After that and acting like that the future bike building bussiness is condemned to unsuccess from start.

Mass media should understand that the old formula does't work anymore, people of today hate to be decived, people is more interest in tecnical aspects chalenges and a bit of action but never a supidity rage showed by Father and son.

I wish good luck to Vinie, Cody, Rick is a modern balanced persona, Jason is positevely crazy, jamie the engineer and the gestor, the man who cleans the shop I dont remember the names I am not good remembering, allthe guys are nice but Paul senior is mad and needs help cause I am not a personne to cut the legs to nobody, everybody deserves a second chance if humble enough to recognize he got a problem.

All donkey doesn't learn knew languages but lets see, Paul Jr. is flour of the same bag, so. I dont vizualize solution to them short term.

Mikey leaves in the 60's up there in his head, he is not a handy Man, he is not a comediant not even an entertainer but I love the Guy, Mikey ask the TV guys where can you get a course of enternainement or whatever you want, because incredible but your were the best caracther of you three. I wish you the best Man but get more real and professional entertaining or hosting. whatever.

I dont beleave the TV will pass senior alone. I dont beleave they pass Junior hipotetical show and I dont beleave they pass a Vinnie show.

Vinnie helped them to make the fortune and Senior didn't want to give him a few sharers what a selfish guys some Americans of thta generations are.

Bloody hell I dont want to write nothing more at the momment.

Stay well and buy till my return. 

 

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SGT Mark

Your spelling sucks. Also, you are wrong. Both shops will do well, but eventually one will go down. You can't say one shop is doomed because of your personal feelings. This is a situation where you have to be a realist and know that people will be waiting for the end product to see which side they will choose. There are obviously more factors, but time management and product will determine the fate for both companies.

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darwinspet

Your spelling really is bad. I'm sure both father and son can survive for a while, but ultimately everyone else is right that one will fade away and one will be left standing. And it will be a tough call. Junior is an excellent designer, Senior has a superior work ethic and has proven he can successfully run a business. Junior seems to be less temperamental and the employees respond to that, Senior has a fabulous shop outfitted to make bikes and would seem more financially secure. Junior will have no trouble securing free tools and fabrication equipment if his shop will be televised and conceivably shouldn't have to overhead of Senior, Senior seems to inspire some sort of employee loyalty and Rick is a bike making machine. At the end of the--Junior has Mikey. That could be the defining factor!And please, this site comes with spell check, use it. 

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jb1003

I agree with you mostly excecpt for that Sr. has a superior work ethic. He's hardly ever at the shop and when he is he's either sleeping or getting in people's way. He has a fabulous shop because his son built the bikes that got him the shop, he is a nutcase. He should've let his sons manage the company and just sat back and collected the money.

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barney

jmbgouveia My God brother learn to spell, you sound like a crazy person or a complete idiot. 

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DON GAMBUCCI

From a legal aspect , Paul Jr signed a legal binding contract with his Dad Paul Sr.The language contained within that contract spelled out what Paul Jr's obligations are. Based on the arguement I listened to between the two of them,#1 Reporting late for work #2 sleeping on the job,etc. Paul Jr is guilty. Based on that , Paul Jr violated the working agreement. When Paul Sr confronted Paul Jr, and brought these things to his attention , Paul Jr went into a rage,and as a result was fired. Not to mention the fact he was guilty of insubordination at that point in time .Paul Jr is no doubt a gifted designer and a asset to the company, but, on the other hand the business belonged to his father,and Paul Jr should have respected his Father and the fact his Father owned the business and learned to abide by the rules like all of the employees.I think Paul Jr should have showed respect for his Father, like a real man.     

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little big man

as a old grandad from manchester england and have a great licke for motercycles of any kind . ilove to watch customs choppers being bilt  the thing is paul jr as got what it takes . as for paul sr   he as a long way to go .he may be older but not wizer. i have said on this sort of thing before .i am a father and grandfather .family come first .but paul sr does not see things the way i do .at occ all he ever dune was have a go at paul jr no one ever did rong only jr can it be that the only person who does rong is your son .and the main guy of the build .i do not have to think who is the beter man .come on you must know.        just to say mikey as had a run of bad luck with drink .i did to but i have not had a drink in 19 years i never will again.sr had a bad time a long time ago .he knows what it is all about.so wher was he for mikey paul jr was ther i would do anything for my family and i do not have the money sr as and never will .talking of will ther be nothing in mine ha  ha   see old guys have a laugh.

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Little Big Man

To Mr SGT Mark, Your saying both shops will do well but one will go down eventually, you said im expressing my personal feelings ARE YOU NOT DOING THE SAME THING??? In England we have freedom of choice and speach, you have your opinion I have mine, you also say about my spelling?? If it was so bad how did you know what i was talking about, In England we spell differently then other places in this case America, so don't forget at the end of the day we all have our personal choice and you have your choice just the same as me. And who is this POZZA person telling me to "wryte good england" I would put WRITE GOOD ENGLISH see how people spell things and say things different. So for now Mr SGT Mark ill say goodbye and remember we all have our different ways of saying things!!!  

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Robin the Technician

Little Big Man, Your're spelling does indeed 'suck' as the Americans would say. However, I'm also from England and I would be ashamed to write on these pages in the way you have. DON'T hide behind the fact you are from England and spell things differently - we only have a few words that are differently spelt like colour (uk) color (us) but your's is a bloody disgrace!!! Try using spellcheck provided on here for a start.......... Sorry to all the American's reading this - we Brits are usually placid, but when someone uses being English as an excuse to hide their inadequacies, well......... enough said.

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Chopper Fan

Some of the spelling here is so bad i have had to try and convert what was being said,the first comment was terrible,so many mistakes,and barely readable,and as for old grandad from manchaster,you spelling is just as bad,i know we dont spell that bad in england,maybe its because your a migrant,you spell the way you would talk,anyway enough of this,back to the topic. Im looking forward to this showdown,its been coming for a while,im on Jnrs side,his old man is arrogent its not funny,everything is jnr`s fault,take some reponsability Snr,your the biggest twat on the telly,all the bikes that have come out of OCC have been because of Jnr,in the begining they were the best bikes all from Jnr`s head,since Jnr left,the bikes coming out of the shop have been ordinary to say the least,and the paint work very shoddy,Nubby was by far the best painter they ever had,his work is amazing,and it makes the bike,getting back to both Pauls,Snr is not a family man,he has sharfted all his kids,thats why they dont have anything to do with him,he`s father in name only,he has no talent at all,everything he touches he stuffs up,he cant even make a sissy bar,its just a shame Rick cant leave,but i understand his need to work,without Rick in the shop Snr would be stuffed,i would like to see Rick go over to Jnr,but it wont happen,Jnr has so much support it will probably take away from Snr,and he will hate that ,with him its all about Snr,and his bum bandit mate ron,well that my tuppence worth..................

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    bad spelling grandad

    hi chopper fan bad spelling grandad .the thing is i am not a migrant i am shite at spelling.anyway ido think what you say is spot on.rick does great work and nubbs is the best painter .i too am a jnr fan .it will be good to see what happens when things get going .thats a good old english saying tuppence worth .well chopper fan thats about it .sorry about my shite spelling.31 may 2010.nice one.

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    nino b

    CHOPPER FAN your the one who can't spell u twit!!! Its MANCHESTER not MANCHASTAR hahahahahahahaha and you talk about migrants. Oh and its ARROGANT not ARROGENT ahhhhhhhhhhhh hahahahahahahahahahahaha. What an idiot you are comment on spelling and you cannot spell!!! Oh mate you are dumb!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhh hahahahahahahaha and you talk about migrants!! Your thick.
    Ok in regards to the show as I have dealt with dumbo! I believe that the show will make great tv but it's a sad state of affairs for father and son to pit their businesses and livelihoods against each other.
    Yes we all know there is competition in business regardless of where you go and who you are but families trying to put each other out of business is a bit deep. Looking forward to seeing Vinnie back on the show and Nubz.
    Chopper fan mate consult a dictionary before you reply as I know you will reply because u sound too thick not to reply!!!

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    Matthew Lister

    What is Paul Jr.'s shop called?  Anyone?

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    bad spelling grandad

    hi chopper fan .u twit who talks like that .did you see what i said my spelling is shite.yes i will reply .thick not me boy you say consult a dictionary why when you spell so good  you can be my dictionary.your so good.is this an essay you can be my teacher  i might get points for my great spelling.if you look manchester  is ok. i must say all what you say about the show is spot on.as i said my spelling is shite.i did not say youres is .i wonder what part of england you live.well sir is my spelling ok.i  now have my own teacher.but i will try harder sir .at the end of the day does my spelling mean that much .if you wonder if your words get to me no if you lived wher i live you learn quick.not to let anything get to you.nothing gets to me.so chopper fan stay safe on your wheels.     4 june 2010.

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    little big man

    i do not get all this thing about paul jnr wanting his farther to gounder or how things are put .ok farther and son donot see eye to eye .as we have all seen  on occ .or is this all about tv ratings .paul jnr once said on tv 3 sons do not talk to ther farther for all different reasons .did any one see that on tv .so is all this about ratings if it is its a bad way of doing things.as i see it a farther is first and a boss last.business or not .as a father im only saying from my point of  view .look at what it says at the top of this page paul jnr wants to destroy his dad  .talk about over the top .so thats me .l.b.m.  4 june 2010.  may the great spirts be with you .

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    whred5

    great to see Vinnie and Nub along with Paul Jr. I first tuned in many years ago purely to see the craftsmanship of these guys not the bickering. Nub's art work is just awesome. My favourite [yes this is the correct spelling by us English;)] was the snake design which nub used some fishnet stockings to help produce, end result was out of this world. American chopper got stale and you never really saw the talent of these guys. I hope the new show focusses on some of the processes and shows off these guys skills.

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    little big man

    i have made a   big mistake i feel a daft twat .i would like to thank nino b from 2 june 2010.for supporting me.with the chopper fan spelling  thing.i know my spelling is shite .as you can see .i have not read that post verry well.so i must thank you nino b for supporting me.and can isay  what i said was not meant for you but for chopper fan .i have lived in manchester for 57 years so i think by now i must have it right .as i said i feel a daft twat .for geting things all wrong .i have said to my wife i have got it all wrong .the only thing i can say to you is thank you . and it is good to know ther are guys like you out ther .that support a bad spelling old twat like me .5 june 2010 . nino b thanks .

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    little big man

    i have made a   big mistake i feel a daft twat .i would like to thank nino b from 2 june 2010.for supporting me.with the chopper fan spelling  thing.i know my spelling is shite .as you can see .i have not read that post verry well.so i must thank you nino b for supporting me.and can isay  what i said was not meant for you but for chopper fan .i have lived in manchester for 57 years so i think by now i must have it right .as i said i feel a daft twat .for geting things all wrong .i have said to my wife i have got it all wrong .the only thing i can say to you is thank you . and it is good to know ther are guys like you out ther .that support a bad spelling old twat like me .5 june 2010 . nino b thanks .

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    little big man

    hi whred 5 just seen your post from 5 june 2010. the way nubs did the paint job of the tank with a fishnet stocking and the snake look was spot on .i think nubs as dune some great paint jobs.he as to be the best .vinnies bike work is so good its just pure talent.and paul jnr is bang on .i hope mikey gets something to do.hes a good guy .not a bike bilder but mikey is mikey.well thats it just one thing .i am the shite spelling one.from manchester england. or as i said the bad spelling old twat.so whred 5.be safe on your wheels.l.b.m.

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    whred5

    NP LBM :) I just hope we get to see the new show over here in the UK

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    little big man

    hi  whred 5 l. b. m. i canot wait to see the new show.as you said in your post vinnie and nubs.2 great guys at what they do and jnr what a team..occ was a great bike show but snr well what do you say ther .as you said bickering but it was non stop.and allways at jnr .and never once was a bild late .but he went on and on .so  wherd  5. stay safe on your wheels .7 june 2010 . ps i do know my spelling can be shite.manchester england.

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    little big man

    yo brother  barney from june 15.2010.did you know this is about occ and bikes .and not a spelling test.if you read my post i say i am shite at spelling..and i donot think that god does not mind that i can not spell..so brother barney .its about bikes not a spelling test.may the great spirts look over you.hoka hey .june 15.2010.l.b.m.  manchester england .

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    little big man

    yo brother barney from june 15.2010.did you know that this is about occ or bikes.its not a spelling test.if you look at my post.i say i am shite at spelling.and you say my god .i donot think god would think about my spelling. you say what i sound like .you do not know me or ever will .never look at words an think you know them.may the great spirts look over you. june.15 2010.l.b.m. manchester england.

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    little big man

    i have did it again what a thick twat i am i  would like to say sorry to barney from june.15 .2010.i  do tend to make a twat of my self .not reading post verwell so i make a daft twat of my self again.so of i go .barney june 15. im out of order  .i think im geting an old bad spelling twat who does not take his time to look at poests .so onceagaine barney im just out of order.15.june 2010. stay safe on your wheels.l.b.m. manchester.

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    low rollin ray

    WHERE THE HELL IS POOR OLD CODY IN ALL THIS DID DIMARTINO SHAFT HIM AFTER ALL THE SHIT THEY SUPPOSEDLY WENT THROUGH  I THOUGHT THESE GUYS HAD PRINCIPALS JUNIOUR IN CHURCH SAYING HE HAD TAKEN THE WRONG ROAD HANGIN OUT WITH VETERANS OF A WAR OF SHADOWS EGOS AND MONEY I HOPE THE ALL GO BUST SUCKHOLES ARNT GOOD VIEWING NOR ARE YES MEN NOR ARE CRAZY DESIGNERS WHO CANT RENDER A3D SKETCH OF A MOTORCYCLE POXY COMES TO MIND AND AN OLD MAN WHO HAS TASTE IN HIS ARSEHOLE  MAKE FOR A MOB OF OVER PAID UNTALENTED CLOWNS WHO GOT FCKIN LUCKY

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    little big man

    hi  low rollin ray from l.b.m.where is cody he is a good guy on occ he did good work .i just hope the other guys donot leave him behind.in england we are way behind the usa.so we get things later than you guys.all the things we hear on the teutul front is allways late .so we donot know.so i will say cody is a good guy and things are ok for him .so l.l.ray.stay safe on your wheels.manchester england. june2010.

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    KB12345

    Sr., Jr. nor Mikey had any respect for property that didn't belong to them.  For instance, when  invited to a customer's location for a meeting, these guys (one of the Teutul's) would break expensive equipment, with no remorse to their customers, which I found embarrasing to watch. When these corporations invite these guys, they should have put them in an enclosed meeting room, less pictures, computers, etc. and added a few plastic chairs just in case they descided to get wild and destroy property.  I wonder how the Teutul's would have responded if Intel went to their location, thinking it would be just as funny to knock over several newly built OCC motorcyles and then taken a hammer to all of them, laughing their heads off. Other than the destroying of property, I found the show to be interesting when there was peace amongst the Teutul's.  Of course, I loved seeing the start to finish - building of their amazing motorcyles.  Life is very short. You can't take the business, fame or money with you when it's your time to go.  It's worthless!  Who cares about the stocks or shares.  Your not going to give a darn once your gone.  Who wants to be left with remorse once the loved one you were fighting with is gone?  It will be to late to say "I Love You and I'm Sorry".  Doesn't matter who's right or wrong, be the bigger person. Best wishes to the Teutul family....   KB

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    little big man

    hi kb.l.b.m.just like to say you have alot of good points.life is very short I have said in a post once before.and yes they would not find it funny to knock over newly built bikes.I did love occ at the start the bike bilds it was great .then it lost the plot.with snr bickering at jnr it was if the bikes wher second.all that we hear now what jnr is going to do to his dad its all geting out of hand.as you say money or what ever you can not take it with you .I did say in a post money and fame does something to people.I have always said that family come first.But the teutuls do no see it that way.I hope one day the teutuls will sort things out and be a family who knows.well kb thats  about it from me L.B.M 20 june 2010. manchester england.

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    KB12345

    Hello L.B.M. .........KB12345 here.    I do wish the Teutul's well.  It is very sad to hear about the law suits and  fighting amoungst the Teutul siblings.  I read that TLC will be bringing back a show with Sr. and Jr. competing against one another.  It will be interesting to see if any of Senior's employees quit OCC and run to Junior's place of business for this TV show. It seems to me that the show will only encourage more bitterness.  Signing off for now, KB12345 Of Orange County, California  

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    little big man

    Hi  KB12345. l.b.m. it is sad to see a farther and son get to this law suits all the hate it is bad that a family get like this.if you think about it the employees at occ might have a good think about   it .and yes what you say the tv show it will start more bitterness .i have a son he is 29. he is like a best friend . i have 4 daughters. 5 grandsons.2 grandaughters. and my wife of 31 years.i love them all. i would not swap my life for anything .i think i am beter of than the teutuls.i do not have ther money .i have got the world.so KB12345. as we say in england ALL THE BEST.and stay safe on your wheels .ps i hope your family are well .  21 june 2010.

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