Ep 13. Production Bike Showcase
- TVPG
- May 8, 2008
- 43 min
In American Chopper season 5 episode 13, titled "Production Bike Showcase," the focus is on showcasing the latest bikes created by Orange County Choppers. The episode begins with Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr. sitting down with a group of executives from the German tool company, Wurth, to discuss their latest project. The senior Teutul is looking for ideas and inspiration for the upcoming bike builds, and the Wurth executives are more than happy to offer their expertise.
After the meeting with Wurth, the team begins work on several different bikes. There's the "Peavey" bike, a custom build designed for a major musical instrument manufacturer. The bike features a sleek black and silver design with a unique paint job that resembles the wood grain of a guitar. The team also works on a "FAO Schwarz" bike, a custom build based on the iconic toy store brand. This bike is a bright, eye-catching red and white, with a toy soldier motif on the tank.
As the team works on the various builds, tensions begin to rise between Paul Sr. and Jr. about the direction of the company. Paul Sr. is concerned that the bikes are becoming too elaborate and expensive, while Jr. wants to continue pushing the boundaries of design and innovation. With both men unwilling to compromise, the situation begins to escalate and threatens to damage their relationship even further.
Despite the tension, the team manages to complete the bikes on time for the annual production bike showcase, where the latest models are unveiled to the public. Both the "Peavey" and "FAO Schwarz" bikes are on display, along with several other new builds, including a sleek, black "Gator" bike and a chrome and red "Lantern" bike.
Overall, "Production Bike Showcase" is an exciting episode that showcases the creativity and skill of the Orange County Choppers team. It also highlights the ongoing tension between Paul Sr. and Jr., and the challenges they face as they try to find a balance between innovation and practicality in their designs. Fans of American Chopper will definitely want to catch this episode to see the latest builds from one of the most iconic custom bike shops in the world.
