Here's my two cents. Although I do think that parts of the show are scripted (you have to know some of the things in advance), for the most part, it's not. The film crew usually gets to a location about a half hour before they arrive. Then they have to act like it's a surprise visit. Well it might have been a half hour before. But some is not.
- The laws suits are real!
-Paul Jr. built some pretty nice bikes long before Vinnie and Rick showed up. He does just fine. But does rely more on the help. ( I guess it comes with business and the shows demands.
- Sr. use to be a nice guy and friendly. But since he got the attitude that he is totally responsible for OCC success, he has become a less likable person. He has alienated all three of his sons, Jr., Danny and Mike, and from what I hear, his daughter, Cristin, as well. Although I do think he's been reaching out to them all trying to make amens.
-Vinnie and Cody still run V force customs right around the corner form PJD.
-Mike does have a art studio in Montgomery.
I know quite a bit more than the average bear because I live right down the road from all this action. And see and talk to these people now and then! Since they are kind of my neighbors!