Met Vinnie at his shop in September of 13. Was on a road trip with my girls and we just stopped by. He was sitting at a table inside the overhead door listening to in the air tonight by phil Collins. Looked over his shoulder and saw us, came out and took time and pictures with us. Very cool guy. Thank you Vinnie.
Just shows you how people like Rick and Vinnie are rare ... we need to do something about the legacy but also helping such key talented people with outreach about the culture so that it keeps holding up the society and fields from not being forgotten and being trampled by time.
I'm not a biker but always watched the show(s). It's funny because when I look back, all I remember is Rick, Cody, and yourself building bikes with everybody else throwing things and yelling. Great to see you are doing well. And yeah, Mikey is just a good person...
Im from the uk does paul still has his shop? Why does vinnie not work there? Last american chopper was on a few years i dint have any idea whats is goin
the first two years of American Choppers will always have a close place in my heart. So much good feelings and nostalgia! It was a different show back in the days...
Man, seeing you was a blast from the past and a step back down memory lane. I loved watching you guys from here in Australia and dreamed of creating masterpieces like you Vinnie. Cheers from Downunder.
My most lasting impression of Vinnie from the old show was when Jr and Sr were ramming their trucks through the old shop and throwing perfectly good leather couches through windows etc, and Vinnie looked so upset. He could see what was coming. It's no wonder they ended up bankrupt.
Hi Vinnie enjoyed watching you all those years on TV and only wish you the best of success. You always came off as a genuine first-class guy and a great family man.
Vinnie you were always my favorite. I remember watching you pull into the parking lot in that beater Chevy (was it a Berretta?) on the show and being the guy that did all the real “mechanic” stuff. You were always the real tech in that shop. From the little I know about your background prior to the show I believe you were always spinning wrenches and you brought that ability to not only bolt things together but to make them work and fix them when they didn’t. I grew up watching you and your show and the way you operated there was so classy and you are such a natural talent when it comes to mechanical things. You inspired me to switch from cars to bikes when I was young and while I hate you for that (joking, but it’s rough as you know) I love you for the entertainment and inspiration you’ve given me over the years. Seriously glad to see you’re living what I assume has always been your dream, running your own place and doing what you love while you carve out a nice living for yourself and you beautiful family. Keep it up!!!
Vinny I note you never mentioned senior? That’s the gentleman you are. And as the old saying goes (if you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all) pure class mate
Michael Heathman I never said Paul Senior was an asshole and more importantly I never would. He has done some lovely and kind things and that I can’t deny. But his behaviour is not conducive with a harmonious family or workforce and that is down to flaws in his personality, that I’m sure he just can’t help, it’s a shame I actually do like Paul Senior but I do understand why his family and people who worked for him had the issues they did with him. I couldn’t work for him but could happily go for a drink with him. And lastly I was just making the point that Vinny was being polite by saying nothing at all. Hope this clarifies what I was saying. Paul Seniors problems are of his own making.
@@paulwatson9217 I think Paul Senior's problem is his temper. I think he is a nice guy but has a short fuse and always regrets his actions after the fact.
Rick Temmen You are absolutely right and senior knows it too. In light of this fact and the pain he has caused himself and others you would think he would have gotten help by the way of anger management or medication if required. He would save himself and his loved ones a hole load of headache. I know it’s easy for me and others on the outside looking in to make comments but the poor guy should seek professional help for the sake of himself and his family. The hardest thing here is for Paul Senior to admit it to himself.
Vinnie, I'm so glad you're still kickin' around and being the great guy you are. Born and raised in Georgia, but got New York blood (from my mom, plus I was home-schooled) , so I appreciate that I can still get my NY accent fix on youtube that I used to get when I was a kid from the show. I still to this day sometimes have trouble understanding my peers down here. Thanks man.
It's nice to hear it straight from your mouth as opposed to some national enquirer type channel. Love that you have a channel. I was a huge fan of AC. You, Cody, and Rick where my favorites.
Vinny, I always felt like you and Rick were the real deal. Great work ethics and the glue that kept OCC from self destructing. I'm confident a dude like you can be a success at anything you are passionate about and put your mind to.
Welllll i have to disagree. If it wasn't for paul sr. Getting out there and building the bikes himself, it would've never got done. And tge working relationship between jr and sr kept occ afloat as long as it did
Good to hear about Rick. Glad he’s doing well. I always thought you and Rick were the real talents on that show. And you both mostly tried to stay above the fray. Very admirable! Sorry to hear that you aren’t doing bike work anymore. You have a real talent for the custom work, but I understand your reasons. At least you are happy with what you are doing now. And that’s more important than anything. Fame and fortune mean nothing if you are miserable. Like with Mikey and his artwork. He really seemed to enjoy that, and I hope he is still doing it. He always seemed like a big teddy bear! Just a sweet, fun loving teddy bear. Gotta keep your sense of humor and enjoy life while you can....nobody gets out alive!
VINNY!!!!!!! My favorite guy from the ole occ days. To this day when I hear anyone drop something, I yell YATZEEEEEE!!!! Glad to see you're doing well!
@El Salvador why dog him. You dont know his health issues. If he has any. Why dont you put yourself on u-tube an see if anyone Dogs you? He's just telling the wonderers that he is not working on bikes now. He has turned his income to vehicles. Leave his health alone. We all die at different ages!
I really enjoy these Q&A’s . American Chopper was a memorable time frame in my life, because it was some of the last times i got to spend with my father before he passed away and we loved getting together to watching the show. Thank you Vinnie for taking it back to memory lane 👍
Vinnie, I understand what you are saying too. Some people actually like the drama. . What I don’t understand is why ( documentary) channels have to put so much drama into the shows . You, Cody are the ones who try to make the show actually a entertaining and knowledgeable show. I respect you a lot for being real and not being part of the drama. So many shows now are putting drama ahead of showing the skills of craftsmanship that really makes the show what it should be! Fast and loud is a good example of showing craftsmanship over negative drama! Some people want to see positive results more than negative whining and crying! Thank you for so positive on a drama filled show! I wish you all the best in your no doubt successful future!
I understand why you're doing what you're doing now Vinnie and I'll always remember the many times you and Rick saved the day on builds at OCC. You two made magic happen on those bikes. You are a particular favorite because your birthday is the same day as my son's.😁 All the best to you Vinnie. 🐈
Vinnie glad you are keeping in touch with fans of the show, you were always level headed and never let sh*t bother you. You made the right choices by leaving and starting your own business. I always felt that Sr. treated Jr. poorly and the rest of the crew were subject to hearing it. At the end you knew you had enough of it and moved on:)
I agree the crew was treated poorly that is probably why jr would show up late mikey is my favorite I liked everyone for sure paulie vinny had the best ideas for the builds and
Glad you and the Family are doing well ! Thanks for updating us my son is now 27 years old and the old Tv Show was a big part of his growing up as we sat down and watched it together and even attended a couple of Bike Shows as well i treasured that time and it gave him a big interest in mechanical things to the point where as a teenager he could break down a small engine and put it back together on his own he understood the entire principles of gas and deisel engines as he was by my side as i rebuilt a couple of Smallblock Chevy engines for my boat i always made him follow with whatever manual i used and it’s diagrams to teach him as much as i could i was a Bachelor when he was only 2 so he remembers my Motorcycle in our Living room for many years ! as i began riding in the early 1970s untill i was in my 40s and suffered a major Stroke that paralyzed my left hand and parts of my leg although i’m working on a Possible Solution in restoring one of my Fathers old Motorcycles into a semi automatic !
Wow, Vinnie has a youtube channel. Glad to hear you are doing well. You and Rick were the reason I watched the show. You guys were and still are the real deal. I have been into bikes since I was a kid. Although my interest lie in the off road bike world. I have a shop full of bikes right now. Your an inspiration my man. Keep it up dude, whether on cars or bikes. You the man!
Awesome to see you are doing well in the post filming days. Guys like you and Rick are the real deal. You are uniquely positioned to really impress on people the wise message of go to work happy. If your not, get out of it asap. Friends have couches and relatives have food. Don't stay in a hellish job one second longer than you have to.
Hey Vinnie, I'm so glad you that you are doing well!! I always enjoyed your contribution to OCC and Paul Jr Designs on the TV shows!! You are a class act!!
Vinny has always been a down to earth good hard worker old school attitude. I’ve always enjoyed watching his talent come to life. I’m just curious since the show has ended does he ever have any nightmares of hearing Paul Sr yell out “I’ll pull out these size 12’s”
You're awesome Vinnie! Glad to see you and your family are ding well and enjoying your lives! Sure miss seeing you on TV and all the work you did to those bikes
Good to see you are doing what you love... I work with someone at my job like you and Rick did. We been working together for 23+ years and counting. Like a brother from another mother. Just subbed..........
Great update Vinnie.... really enjoyed hearing about the other crew members! Cody is a good kid.... we watched him grow up before our viewing eyes! I have a few guys like him that I’ve mentored in my career. Keep these updates coming really like seeing them.
Hey Vinnie, just found you here on RUclips. I grew up watching American Chopper, and now at the ripe age of 29, I can say that of the cast of OCC, you, Rick, Cody and Christian were the most relatable and genuine. Even though you're all busy doing your own things, it would be neat to see a round-table style video of you guys answering questions. Glad to see all is well with you and your family!
certainly appreciate the candid answers in the q and a. Sucks not seeing you on tv anymore, i always thought you were a good hearted genuine dude. Glad to see you are happy.
I agree, Mikey is a "good egg", as my Mom would say. I sure hope he is OK and doing things that interest him, not relying on the family. And yes, Rick always seemed to be a great guy, with real talent. I remember reading he had married and moved to Pa, sure hope he is happy and doing what he likes to do also.
so glad to see you doing well, you got rid of drama in your life/work, life has its own set of drama,downfalls etc to have them at work.I stop by the shop once coming back home from boston, well not shop but gift shop? lol, didnt get to see anyone but me and my son ,wife got to see some bikes,took pics,but some stuff etc. take care my friend and may god bless you and yours,love the videos and channel,keep it up if you can ;)
It's great to see that you are alive and well. Four children, WOW! I saw a bike that came from your shop a few years ago. Nice work, good design and good quality fabrication.
Mikey was so underrated man... he was like an energy magnet, he knew when things were starting to get sour and would do something to bring the mood back up and put everyone in a better state, some of those days it looked like you or rick would’ve killed someone if mikey wasn’t there fucking around
Loved Mikey.....He had some addiction issues........Hope he resolved..........Good Guy . Good Heart. . Never missed an episode if Mikey was mentioned in Upcoming shows.................
So glad you did this video brother! There are so many lies and misconceptions being spread about you , OCC and your business . For anyone who doesn’t know DiMartino Motorsports is a top notch modern shop with the latest test and diagnostic equipment , it’s run right , Vinnie is second to none when it comes to mechanics .
John DiMartino--- I appreciate your reply to Vinnie. I'm of a mind that most of Vinnie's Fans absolutely side step the piles of rumors. I'm glad he keeps somewhat in touch with his pals too. It's difficult to be sure once you have kids and your own buisness but once in awhile i'm sure The Planets and Stars align and Vinnie and the boys meet and catch up. I'm thankful to be able to just have these videos and other snips to remind me of how decent a man Vinnie has always been. Cheers John
Hey John. Did you used to have a twin turbo CTD? Many many years ago I used to be in the MDTDR. I've met you at dyno events in PA. Good to see both of you are and your families doing well. Ken
I took a field trip to your V-Force customs shop when I was in highschool. Both you and Cody were cool guys and were joking around with us. We also stopped at OCC, but they almost seemed pissed we were in the building.
my two cents: remember getting the feeling how underappreciated Vinnie seemed to be. He was the guy that would wire up the bike, get the job done, and often take the crap.
Vin, you were the welding rod holding OCC together back in the day. I could not imagine working under those conditions with that kind of stress in the air. Glad to see your personal success!⚙️🔧👍😎
Your a great guy living a honest life! Family first as it should be. The Tutles are egomaniac all about the money! $$ I will not be watching the new OCC series! It has run its course.
im glad you made it out of all that drama and have some what landed on your feet everytime you have ..... hope you are on business for many many years to come
Great Video. It's amazing how relationships are always changing and life changes. I was driving through the town where I had my first real job and started thinking about how many people then were such a big part of my life and how I haven't seen some of them in over two decades now. And one guy that I hired way back then to be a bench tech is now my boss and we are still great friends.
So many people forget that life is about where you are now, not really where you were, although sometimes it does put into perspective where you are, but not always. Your family is the only people you want to be a hero to and for. Great video.
im glad your doin fine and have a nice family and friends- for us- to meet you guys up there in 2011 was one of the best things ever did an unforgatable expirience- you and paulie took your time to take some pics- never forget-gby pete and claudia from europe
Yo Vinnie. If I ever hit the lottery, I would pay you a very substantial amount of money to you and all the original guys to build me a custom bike. For real.
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Met Vinnie at his shop in September of 13. Was on a road trip with my girls and we just stopped by. He was sitting at a table inside the overhead door listening to in the air tonight by phil Collins. Looked over his shoulder and saw us, came out and took time and pictures with us. Very cool guy. Thank you Vinnie.
No you didnt
Only deep cuts for the Vin man eh?
I am so happy to see you again Vinnie DiMartino!!! You were such a big part of our lives for a while. Very happy to hear good things!!
Just shows you how people like Rick and Vinnie are rare ... we need to do something about the legacy but also helping such key talented people with outreach about the culture so that it keeps holding up the society and fields from not being forgotten and being trampled by time.
I'm not a biker but always watched the show(s). It's funny because when I look back, all I remember is Rick, Cody, and yourself building bikes with everybody else throwing things and yelling. Great to see you are doing well. And yeah, Mikey is just a good person...
Vinnie was always my favorite. You can tell he's a good guy.
Im from the uk does paul still has his shop? Why does vinnie not work there? Last american chopper was on a few years i dint have any idea whats is goin
I agree. Vin has always been a class act. He and Rick were the main reason I stayed watching the show.
@@ericfazekas1057 Agree!
the first two years of American Choppers will always have a close place in my heart. So much good feelings and nostalgia! It was a different show back in the days...
Man, seeing you was a blast from the past and a step back down memory lane. I loved watching you guys from here in Australia and dreamed of creating masterpieces like you Vinnie. Cheers from Downunder.
My most lasting impression of Vinnie from the old show was when Jr and Sr were ramming their trucks through the old shop and throwing perfectly good leather couches through windows etc, and Vinnie looked so upset. He could see what was coming. It's no wonder they ended up bankrupt.
Hi Vinnie enjoyed watching you all those years on TV and only wish you the best of success. You always came off as a genuine first-class guy and a great family man.
Sure do miss the good ole days when Occ first aired. You guys were awesome ! God bless you Vinny you are a class act !
Thanks Vinnie for taking the time to talk to us.... glad to see everything is going well for you and your family.... God-Bless !!!!!!
Vinnie you were always my favorite. I remember watching you pull into the parking lot in that beater Chevy (was it a Berretta?) on the show and being the guy that did all the real “mechanic” stuff. You were always the real tech in that shop. From the little I know about your background prior to the show I believe you were always spinning wrenches and you brought that ability to not only bolt things together but to make them work and fix them when they didn’t.
I grew up watching you and your show and the way you operated there was so classy and you are such a natural talent when it comes to mechanical things. You inspired me to switch from cars to bikes when I was young and while I hate you for that (joking, but it’s rough as you know) I love you for the entertainment and inspiration you’ve given me over the years.
Seriously glad to see you’re living what I assume has always been your dream, running your own place and doing what you love while you carve out a nice living for yourself and you beautiful family. Keep it up!!!
Vinnie is a real dude, like the rest of us working guys, we work , go home and back to work again, great to see see you again 👍🍺
I only ever watched the show to see Vinnie and Rick behaving like real men and doing real work!
Vinny I note you never mentioned senior? That’s the gentleman you are. And as the old saying goes
(if you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all) pure class mate
I noticed that he never mentioned Senior at all. That very telling.
Michael Heathman I never said Paul Senior was an asshole and more importantly I never would. He has done some lovely and kind things and that I can’t deny. But his behaviour is not conducive with a harmonious family or workforce and that is down to flaws in his personality, that I’m sure he just can’t help, it’s a shame I actually do like Paul Senior but I do understand why his family and people who worked for him had the issues they did with him. I couldn’t work for him but could happily go for a drink with him. And lastly I was just making the point that Vinny was being polite by saying nothing at all. Hope this clarifies what I was saying. Paul Seniors problems are of his own making.
@@paulwatson9217 I think Paul Senior's problem is his temper. I think he is a nice guy but has a short fuse and always regrets his actions after the fact.
Rick Temmen You are absolutely right and senior knows it too. In light of this fact and the pain he has caused himself and others you would think he would have gotten help by the way of anger management or medication if required. He would save himself and his loved ones a hole load of headache. I know it’s easy for me and others on the outside looking in to make comments but the poor guy should seek professional help for the sake of himself and his family. The hardest thing here is for Paul Senior to admit it to himself.
@@paulwatson9217 whole
Every time you talk about your family your smile just lights up. That speaks for its self.
What a top bloke he is.So glad it all worked out and that he's happy in his life and work.
Vinnie, I'm so glad you're still kickin' around and being the great guy you are. Born and raised in Georgia, but got New York blood (from my mom, plus I was home-schooled) , so I appreciate that I can still get my NY accent fix on youtube that I used to get when I was a kid from the show. I still to this day sometimes have trouble understanding my peers down here. Thanks man.
New show won't be the same without you Vin, all the best to you and the family from Scotland.
You seem like a legit good guy. Way too much drama on the old show. I loved learning about the bikes. That was always my favorite part.
Glad your doing great Vinnie. Always appreciated you on the show
It's nice to hear it straight from your mouth as opposed to some national enquirer type channel. Love that you have a channel. I was a huge fan of AC. You, Cody, and Rick where my favorites.
Vinny, I always felt like you and Rick were the real deal. Great work ethics and the glue that kept OCC from self destructing. I'm confident a dude like you can be a success at anything you are passionate about and put your mind to.
Larry Spence well thank you very much I really appreciate that!
Larry Spence totally agree
Agreed.
Larry Spence agreed.
Welllll i have to disagree. If it wasn't for paul sr. Getting out there and building the bikes himself, it would've never got done. And tge working relationship between jr and sr kept occ afloat as long as it did
Good to hear about Rick. Glad he’s doing well. I always thought you and Rick were the real talents on that show. And you both mostly tried to stay above the fray. Very admirable! Sorry to hear that you aren’t doing bike work anymore. You have a real talent for the custom work, but I understand your reasons. At least you are happy with what you are doing now. And that’s more important than anything. Fame and fortune mean nothing if you are miserable. Like with Mikey and his artwork. He really seemed to enjoy that, and I hope he is still doing it. He always seemed like a big teddy bear! Just a sweet, fun loving teddy bear. Gotta keep your sense of humor and enjoy life while you can....nobody gets out alive!
VINNY!!!!!!! My favorite guy from the ole occ days. To this day when I hear anyone drop something, I yell YATZEEEEEE!!!! Glad to see you're doing well!
+El Salvador he seems fine .looks better then most 45 year olds
@El Salvador why dog him. You dont know his health issues. If he has any. Why dont you put yourself on u-tube an see if anyone Dogs you?
He's just telling the wonderers that he is not working on bikes now. He has turned his income to vehicles.
Leave his health alone. We all die at different ages!
Considering his medical condition, he is looking pretty dam good!
@El Salvador and this is your only comment? Pathetic
I really enjoy these Q&A’s . American Chopper was a memorable time frame in my life, because it was some of the last times i got to spend with my father before he passed away and we loved getting together to watching the show. Thank you Vinnie for taking it back to memory lane 👍
Crazy Aces thanks for sharing! No problem buddy.
Glad to see you doing well! You where my favorite from way back when I used to watch that show.
Vinnie, I understand what you are saying too. Some people actually like the drama. . What I don’t understand is why ( documentary) channels have to put so much drama into the shows . You, Cody are the ones who try to make the show actually a entertaining and knowledgeable show. I respect you a lot for being real and not being part of the drama. So many shows now are putting drama ahead of showing the skills of craftsmanship that really makes the show what it should be! Fast and loud is a good example of showing craftsmanship over negative drama! Some people want to see positive results more than negative whining and crying! Thank you for so positive on a drama filled show! I wish you all the best in your no doubt successful future!
I always got the impression that Rick did a lot of the work but didn't get the full recognition he deserved.
I understand why you're doing what you're doing now Vinnie and I'll always remember the many times you and Rick saved the day on builds at OCC. You two made magic happen on those bikes. You are a particular favorite because your birthday is the same day as my son's.😁 All the best to you Vinnie. 🐈
I’m just the opposite. I love peace and quiet, and hate chaos.
Me too!
ADHD LOL
You and Rick were the, when you get down to it, only voices of sanity on the show. Very glad to have found you on here.
Yours truly
A Icelandic fan.
Vinnie glad you are keeping in touch with fans of the show, you were always level headed and never let sh*t bother you. You made the right choices by leaving and starting your own business. I always felt that Sr. treated Jr. poorly and the rest of the crew were subject to hearing it. At the end you knew you had enough of it and moved on:)
I agree the crew was treated poorly that is probably why jr would show up late mikey is my favorite I liked everyone for sure paulie vinny had the best ideas for the builds and
Glad you and the Family are doing well ! Thanks for updating us my son is now 27 years old and the old Tv Show was a big part of his growing up as we sat down and watched it together and even attended a couple of Bike Shows as well i treasured that time and it gave him a big interest in mechanical things to the point where as a teenager he could break down a small engine and put it back together on his own he understood the entire principles of gas and deisel engines as he was by my side as i rebuilt a couple of Smallblock Chevy engines for my boat i always made him follow with whatever manual i used and it’s diagrams to teach him as much as i could i was a Bachelor when he was only 2 so he remembers my Motorcycle in our Living room for many years ! as i began riding in the early 1970s untill i was in my 40s and suffered a major Stroke that paralyzed my left hand and parts of my leg although i’m working on a Possible Solution in restoring one of my Fathers old Motorcycles into a semi automatic !
Wow, Vinnie has a youtube channel. Glad to hear you are doing well. You and Rick were the reason I watched the show. You guys were and still are the real deal. I have been into bikes since I was a kid. Although my interest lie in the off road bike world. I have a shop full of bikes right now. Your an inspiration my man. Keep it up dude, whether on cars or bikes. You the man!
Lord Motorsports well I'm so glad to hear that thank you so much and it really makes me happy to know that I inspired you!
Hi see Mike foom occ
@@dimartinoindustries6026 oo
Awesome to see you are doing well in the post filming days. Guys like you and Rick are the real deal. You are uniquely positioned to really impress on people the wise message of go to work happy. If your not, get out of it asap. Friends have couches and relatives have food. Don't stay in a hellish job one second longer than you have to.
Forget about the past. Make videos of you working on something. The future is more important than the past.
Hey Vinnie, I'm so glad you that you are doing well!! I always enjoyed your contribution to OCC and Paul Jr Designs on the TV shows!! You are a class act!!
Vinnie and Rick kept things real. They were the soul that of that show.
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Loved that show. Vinnie and Mickey just being good people was always the best part of it.
Vinny has always been a down to earth good hard worker old school attitude. I’ve always enjoyed watching his talent come to life. I’m just curious since the show has ended does he ever have any nightmares of hearing Paul Sr yell out “I’ll pull out these size 12’s”
You're awesome Vinnie! Glad to see you and your family are ding well and enjoying your lives! Sure miss seeing you on TV and all the work you did to those bikes
You my man are legit! Family first friends a close second! Your keeping it the way it supposed to be
Vin so glad to see you are doing well brother. Glad you stepped away and created your own company.
God bless brother.
Awsome to see ya on RUclips . Always a champ , respect :)
Good to see you are doing what you love... I work with someone at my job like you and Rick did. We been working together for 23+ years and counting. Like a brother from another mother. Just subbed..........
Great update Vinnie.... really enjoyed hearing about the other crew members! Cody is a good kid.... we watched him grow up before our viewing eyes! I have a few guys like him that I’ve mentored in my career. Keep these updates coming really like seeing them.
Your a good man Vince!! Keep on trucking buddy, we miss seeing you on the shows. Maybe you could start your own show in the future!!!
“If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say nothing” respect Vinnie, respect
That's why he didn't say anything about Sr.
Hey Vinnie, just found you here on RUclips. I grew up watching American Chopper, and now at the ripe age of 29, I can say that of the cast of OCC, you, Rick, Cody and Christian were the most relatable and genuine. Even though you're all busy doing your own things, it would be neat to see a round-table style video of you guys answering questions. Glad to see all is well with you and your family!
Just stumbled onto your channel. Great to hear about what you are doing these days. Smashed that subscribe button.
certainly appreciate the candid answers in the q and a. Sucks not seeing you on tv anymore, i always thought you were a good hearted genuine dude. Glad to see you are happy.
Im glad your doing this its great to see you.always my favorite on the show.
You rock Vinny!!! I definitely know if you were a little closer I'd bring my vehicle to your shop.
I agree, Mikey is a "good egg", as my Mom would say. I sure hope he is OK and doing things that interest him, not relying on the family. And yes, Rick always seemed to be a great guy, with real talent. I remember reading he had married and moved to Pa, sure hope he is happy and doing what he likes to do also.
Thanks for the update, we were wondering. Wife and I still have our first run signed V Force Customs t-shirts!
I remember you once saying, "Cross threads are better than no threads at all."
so glad to see you doing well, you got rid of drama in your life/work, life has its own set of drama,downfalls etc to have them at work.I stop by the shop once coming back home from boston, well not shop but gift shop? lol, didnt get to see anyone but me and my son ,wife got to see some bikes,took pics,but some stuff etc. take care my friend and may god bless you and yours,love the videos and channel,keep it up if you can ;)
Always thought you were a stand-up guy. Glad you're doing well and doing what you enjoy. God Bless.
Has a raw and honest feel, much appreciated. All the best
Good seeing you Vinnie! Keep them coming.
It's great to see that you are alive and well. Four children, WOW! I saw a bike that came from your shop a few years ago. Nice work, good design and good quality fabrication.
Mikey was so underrated man... he was like an energy magnet, he knew when things were starting to get sour and would do something to bring the mood back up and put everyone in a better state, some of those days it looked like you or rick would’ve killed someone if mikey wasn’t there fucking around
He might’ve not been mechanically inclined but he was deff a character needed to uplift
Loved Mikey.....He had some addiction issues........Hope he resolved..........Good Guy . Good Heart. . Never missed an episode if Mikey was mentioned in Upcoming shows.................
I miss watching you guys on TV. Glad to see you doing what you love. Thanks
So glad you did this video brother! There are so many lies and misconceptions being spread about you , OCC and your business . For anyone who doesn’t know DiMartino Motorsports is a top notch modern shop with the latest test and diagnostic equipment , it’s run right , Vinnie is second to none when it comes to mechanics .
John DiMartino thanks brother!
John DiMartino--- I appreciate your reply to Vinnie. I'm of a mind that most of Vinnie's Fans absolutely side step the piles of rumors. I'm glad he keeps somewhat in touch with his pals too. It's difficult to be sure once you have kids and your own buisness but once in awhile i'm sure The Planets and Stars align and Vinnie and the boys meet and catch up. I'm thankful to be able to just have these videos and other snips to remind me of how decent a man Vinnie has always been. Cheers John
Hey John. Did you used to have a twin turbo CTD? Many many years ago I used to be in the MDTDR. I've met you at dyno events in PA. Good to see both of you are and your families doing well. Ken
this is good to see
John DiMartino true that bro.
A genuine & good man. Good to see in this day & age.
I watched that show just to see Rick quietly do his magic. He is truely a talented fabricator and was one of the few sane people on the show.
Vinnie always loved your work at OCC and you are a man of morals miss you brother
I took a field trip to your V-Force customs shop when I was in highschool. Both you and Cody were cool guys and were joking around with us. We also stopped at OCC, but they almost seemed pissed we were in the building.
Hey Vinnie your a good dude. Just do your thing be happy raise your kids and live life.
I loved that show. Paul getting angry with Paul Jr. was pure gold. Paul Jr's talent was truly fantastic. This show had it all.
You were an enjoyable part of that show. Thanks for that. Glad to hear you moved out on your own. Life's short.
Glad to see you leading a normal happy life after being a celebrity on a show. Keep it up be happy.
It says a lot about you by your positive comments of others. It comes back 100 fold. All the best to you and yours. 👍👍
American choppers is what got me into welding like 15 years ago
I was 13-16 years old when Discovery Russia show AC. I grow up on this show. Thanks for good times! Save the friendship.
RUclips would be interesting platform for you to make a car or truck design and build show. Get a Patreon account to help fund the madness.
Your a great guy Vinnie. Very down to Earth and keep as real as you can.
my two cents: remember getting the feeling how underappreciated Vinnie seemed to be. He was the guy that would wire up the bike, get the job done, and often take the crap.
Much respect Vinnie! I watched American Chopper with my dad, since day 1. You were my favorite!!! Bikes, cars!!! 👌.
You have to contact rick mate. .You only live once .i think he feels the same way Brothers for life. ; greetings from the netherlands
Vin, you were the welding rod holding OCC together back in the day. I could not imagine working under those conditions with that kind of stress in the air. Glad to see your personal success!⚙️🔧👍😎
Ugh, that was my childhood watching you, Rick, Paulie, Cody build motorcycles on the discovery channel.
Sad childhood.
My childhood too. Now I'm a boat builder lol
I'm actually proud of you for standing up to the guff. It's a GREAT example for your kiddos.
Your a great guy living a honest life! Family first as it should be. The Tutles are egomaniac all about the money! $$ I will not be watching the new OCC series! It has run its course.
im glad you made it out of all that drama and have some what landed on your feet everytime you have ..... hope you are on business for many many years to come
Great Video. It's amazing how relationships are always changing and life changes. I was driving through the town where I had my first real job and started thinking about how many people then were such a big part of my life and how I haven't seen some of them in over two decades now. And one guy that I hired way back then to be a bench tech is now my boss and we are still great friends.
So many people forget that life is about where you are now, not really where you were, although sometimes it does put into perspective where you are, but not always.
Your family is the only people you want to be a hero to and for.
Great video.
Not seeing Jr and Sr must be a dream come true
Notice he didn't mention Sr
I'm just glad to see you landed on your feet. Good Job! It's a testament to the person you are.
You are a really good person.
im glad your doin fine and have a nice family and friends- for us- to meet you guys up there in 2011 was one of the best things ever did an unforgatable expirience- you and paulie took your time to take some pics- never forget-gby pete and claudia from europe
Love the channel, Vinnie. Keep it up!
Glad to see that things are going well for you. Enjoying your job makes the rest of your life better for you and your family.
Vinnie, Rick, and Cody we're the best. The other guys acted like they invented the wheel , V Twin, and the motorcycle.
*were
You seem like a good, honest, down to earth guy. Glad to see you are doing well, and happy.
Yo Vinnie. If I ever hit the lottery, I would pay you a very substantial amount of money to you and all the original guys to build me a custom bike. For real.
Glad to see your doing great. Wish you and the family the best.
He gets way more views than American chopper does.
You're definitely one of the good ones. Thanks for you being you!