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1Moparsick0 · Guru

Check out Image... Can this be true!!

Izzy Ryder · Senior Member

Yes I think it's true.
I saw the message on his Twitter feed this morning.

1Moparsick0 · Guru

Would've loved to be a fly on the wall when that conversation was discussed with Senior. Senior must be beside himself losing Rick's Talent.

ElGuapo · Guru

Hate to see Rick leave. He was a great guy and a great asset to OCC.

1Moparsick0 · Guru

He is was just as much the talent among what made American Chopper for many years during being on the show, a key member along with Paulie, Vinnie, Cody, Mikey that kept us fans entertained week to week. between the surreal drama of the family squabble watching Rick for me IMHO was the reason to watch the show. His mastery of metal an ability to bring Paulie's and Jason pohl's visions to life in metal.

Can't wait to see if he has to wait the ONE year no-compete clause what he might have in store in the future. Possible work with Junior on a bike design?

Izzy Ryder · Senior Member

He said he will be working here... http://www.poconohd.com/ ...in PA.

If anything, I hope someone grabs him and does a new reality show about his own fab business.

-- Edited by Izzy Ryder on Saturday 13th of February 2016 10:13:04 PM

Izzy Ryder · Senior Member

Could this be why Rick is jumping ship?..... orange-county-choppers-building-for-sale-teutel-tenants-included
Looks like the ship might be sinking.

......."By Dennis Chung February 8, 2016

Looking to invest in some real estate in the Hudson Valley? Then consider this 61,305 sq-ft. property right by the highway about 60 miles outside New York City. The catch? It comes with a tenant, one Paul Teutul Sr. and Orange County Choppers.

OCC’s headquarters, 14 Crossroads Court in Newburgh, NY, is up for sale, March 7-9 onAuction.com. The building was constructed in 2008 for $12 million but the auction will start with an opening bid set at just $900,000.

The auction winner will take on the tenant, OCC, which recently signed a 10-year lease; OCC lost control over the property in late 2011 after facing foreclosure for missed mortgage payments. The building will also be the setting for OCC’s latest reality show, “Orange County Choppers: American Made”, debuting Feb. 20 on A&E. OCC occupies about 64% of the building, with a mix of industrial space, retail and dining areas as well as a bowling alley. The entire second floor is vacant, however, and the new owners can lease it out to other tenants.".....

-- Edited by Izzy Ryder on Tuesday 16th of February 2016 11:00:02 PM

1Moparsick0 · Guru

They was a post on Sr's twitter channels about this.. IS this why Petko is jumping ship?? I guess only speculation. But his post blamed it on meddling reporters digging up a false story.

WOW... I looked at my cable guide today an no showing of OCC: American Made... Has that also been postponed.

Izzy Ryder · Senior Member

Rick's latest Instagram....

Looks like they spared no expense to get Rick's new shop fully equipped with all the tools he needs.

-- Edited by Izzy Ryder on Thursday 25th of February 2016 08:28:18 PM

1Moparsick0 · Guru

I would really hope that he gains the success at pulling off "Rockstar Builds" He was the master of Metal that made Junior the star in Bedazzling Theme builds, Jason the 15 minutes of Fame he would've never gotten without Rick's skill.