Original Parts Group has held many car shows here in Seal Beach, California. Our first car show was in 2008, shortly after we expanded our business to this location. Our last show was in 2015, and this year, in discussion with some of his Marketing Team at SEMA, our President Dave Leonard mentioned having not one, but five shows, yes five! OPGI is excited to announce that we will be hosting five brand-specific shows throughout the spring and summer seasons here on location. Read more ›
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The 2018 Spring Summer Series Presented By OPGI
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Back In Stock Items for Chevelle & El Camino
We all know how frustrating it can be when a part that you need for your project is on back order, which is why OPGI is happy to announce that some of our most popular parts are back in stock!
First, we have our 1966-67 Chevelle left and right rear quarter patch panels – sold individually, or as a convenient pair. These stamped steel panels are a direct replacement for the lower rear quarter panel and wheel well area. Our panels are manufactured using heavy-gauge steel for superior strength and rigidity. Each panel features the factory-correct curves and contours for an excellent fit and appearance.
Posted in Chevy, Featured Products, OPGI News Tagged with: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1972, Back In Stock, Chevelle, chevy, Door Shells, El Camino, Park Lamp Assembly, quarter panels, sheet metal
Jimmy Smith’s 1972 Monte Carlo
OPGI customer Jimmy Smith of Weogufka, AL recently sent us a few of photos of his 1972 Monte Carlo. Jimmy is the car’s second owner, having purchased the Monte in 1975. Technically, Jimmy’s car is a Monte Carlo Custom – the Custom being a one-year-only model. It was ordered with the 454 4-bbl., TH400 tranny, bucket seats, console, Rally Wheels, and all other factory options except cruise control and power windows. The Monte went through a complete restoration between 1999-2001, using many parts picked from the OPGI Monte Carlo catalog. The car has won many trophies at various shows over the years. Read more ›
Posted in Car Spotlights, Chevy Tagged with: 1972, 454 engine, car, catalog, Chevrolet, chevy, classic, jimmy console, Monte Carlo, rally wheels, Restoration
Father and Son’s Garage Built 1965 GTO 434
Photos: Tobin Family, Story: Tony Colombini
After his 1963 graduation from High School, a ’64 Tempest caught the eye of Pat Tobin. He knew someday he would have one. Four years later he was drafted. Upon leaving the military in 1970 he started goofing around with cars. A ‘64 Chevy SS, a ‘70 Challenger 340, yet the Tempest eluded him. Then marriage and a family came and the car hobby came to a crawl.
Fast forward to 1998, Pat’s oldest son Sean found a ’67 Firebird 400 in Riverside, CA. Father and son started tearing it apart as the youngest boy Devin, who was nine years old at the time, even got into it. That car ended up getting sold before restoration due to Pat’s job change. Read more ›
OPGI Awarded Business of the Year For the Second Time
Once again, Original Parts Group had the honor of accepting ARMO’s coveted Business of the Year award at the 2017 SEMA Show. ARMO, which stands for Automotive Restoration Market Organization, is a council of the Specialty Equipment Market Association, better known as SEMA. Each year the award is presented to the company that has demonstrated exceptional service, integrity and business ethics, as well as made a commendable contribution to the restoration industry.
Posted in Events & Appearances, Industry News, OPGI News Tagged with: ARMO, ARMO Award, Award, Business of the year, SEMA
Gary Hobbs & Mark Shannon’s 1967 GTO
Back in 1967, just before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, Original Parts Group customer Gary Hobbs purchased a 1967 GTO. OPGI wasn’t around just yet, but read on and see where we come into play with this touching story.
Posted in Car Spotlights, Pontiac Tagged with: 1960s, 1967, automotive, car, CARS, classic, GTO, pontiac
Celebrating Mike Christianson
We welcome you to celebrate the life of Michael Christianson. His Family will be hosting a fundraiser at Roscoe’s Famous Deli in Fullerton, on December 16th at 11:00 AM. They will be holding a raffle, silent auction, and car show to raise money for Michael’s wife, Yvette, and his two children, Ava and Jett. All proceeds plus 10% will go to the family. We encourage you to attend this worthy cause for this frequent OPGI visitor.
Posted in Buick, Events & Appearances
SEMA 2017: Show Highlights
There’s no doubt that there were countless cool cars at the 2017 SEMA show. Ranging from mild to wild, many of the classic GM cars that were on display throughout the show were built using OPGI parts. Take a look at the following cars that wow’d thousands of people during SEMA week.
OPGI sponsored Scott VanBuskirk’s custom 1968 El Camino on display at the TMI booth. Read more ›
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SEMA 2017: OPGI Returns to SEMA
Since 1982, Original Parts Group, Inc. has been in the business of manufacturing and retailing the finest quality GM restoration parts and accessories in the industry. This year at the 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, OPGI made headlines with their brand new booth and the two pristine muscle cars they brought along to go with it. Read more ›
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Cassie Nunes and her ’68 Chevelle
Story: Tony Colombini, Photos: Brokken Images
I saw this Chevelle while cruisin’ on Instagram. The pics from Brokken Images caught my eye and my heart as I remembered the ’68 Chevelle I owned before the owner of this particular Chevelle was even born.
Cassie Nunes is a young lady who has been wrenchin’ in the garage with her dad Ernie since she was able to wrap her fingers around a wrench. She recalls that it was never a chore but good times that she thoroughly enjoyed. It was like watching a master at his craft and great father/daughter bonding time. Ernie has been working on cars since he was 15 and owns Conejo Auto Repair Services (C.A.R.S.) in Southern California. Read more ›
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