2Aug 2017
By OPGI 2 comments Featured Products Tech Tips

OPGI’s 5 Top Tech Tips: Weatherstripping

Everyone knows that new weatherstripping can tighten up the fit and sealing of a vehicle’s doors, windows and trunk (and more) to make the overall driving experience quieter, cleaner and more comfortable. What fewer people seem to recognize is just how much extra noise (and extra fumes!) we are bombarded with during every day driving. Drivers seem to ignore the fact that the seals on the body of the car can slowly age to the point of total deterioration as…

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26Jul 2017
By OPGI 2 comments Buick Events & Appearances Industry News

OPGI’s “New” 1987 Buick Grand National Comes Home

The latest addition to OPGI's fleet of perfectly restored GM classics needed no restoration work at all. With just 9,797 miles on the odometer, this 1987 Buick Grand National was delivered to OPGI in better-than-excellent condition. The purchase included everything but that "New Car Smell" from 30 years ago. (more…)

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19Jul 2017
By OPGI 2 comments Featured Products Tech Tips

OPGI’s Top 5 Tech Tips: Sheet Metal Installation

It’s a pretty good bet that when you restore a vehicle, no matter the make, sheet metal work will be in your future. It’s becoming pretty rare to find a classic car out there that is rust free or in no need of any panel repair. Obviously, this is a factor when shopping for your next restoration project. If you choose a brand that has a plentiful supply of restoration parts available and you have the equipment, you can pick…

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18Jul 2017
By OPGI no comments Chevy Events & Appearances Pontiac

National Car Collector Appreciation Day

[caption id="attachment_2531" align="alignnone" width="4043"] Joe Postelle's '69 and Ron Lewis Sr.'s '66 Chevelle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2540" align="alignnone" width="1900"] Art Cruz's 72 Monte Carlo[/caption] (more…)

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12Jul 2017
By OPGI 2 comments Featured Products Tech Tips

OPGI’s Top 5 Tech Tips: Cooling System

The cooling system is one of the most important parts of any vehicle. It requires regular inspection and maintenance of all the components to ensure optimum performance. At heart of the cooling system is the radiator. This wonderful invention is responsible for cooling the engine coolant and maintaining system temperatures. Bigger engines, higher horsepower and air conditioning will quickly find the limit of an inadequately sized radiator or poorly maintained components. Even a small failure will have you on the…

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7Jul 2017
By OPGI no comments Industry News

Getting Started in the Collector Car Hobby

The single biggest expense involved with owning a classic car is obviously the initial cost of acquiring the vehicle or building the vehicle in the first place. While there are available collectible vehicles to suit nearly every level of budget out there on the market at any given moment, parking any classic in your garage will present the hurdle of an initial buy-in cost to overcome before you can get started in the game. (more…)

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6Jul 2017
By OPGI 2 comments Buick Cadillac Chevy Oldsmobile OPGI News Pontiac

New for 2017 – Late Summer Clearance Sale catalogs from OPGI now available with savings up to 45%!

Original Parts Group Inc., the industry’s leading supplier and manufacturer of restoration and high-performance parts for classic GM cars, now offers five new 2017 Late Summer Clearance Sale catalogs featuring thousands of in-demand restoration parts and accessories up to 45% off their regular price. The long days of summer are the perfect time to get started on your next big restoration project. The Late Summer Clearance Sale catalogs are available now and grouped in five different motor divisions: Chevrolet, Pontiac,…

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19Jun 2017
By OPGI no comments Featured Products Tech Tips

OPGI’s Top 5 Tech Tips: Moldings

Bright and shiny new moldings will obviously improve the appearance of any car that they are installed on. In order to look their best however, molding components must absolutely be installed correctly. Installing new moldings is never a quick, snap-together procedure, and the job usually requires skill, the ability to follow directions and perhaps a bit of patience. The El Camino SS pictured above is a good example of just how great a full set of new moldings can look, and at the same…

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16Jun 2017
By OPGI 2 comments Buick Car Spotlights Chevy Featured Products Oldsmobile Pontiac

Inspirational Interiors

When it comes to restoring a classic GM muscle car, most enthusiasts know that you’re not really finished with the job until your interior looks as good as the exterior does. There aren’t many aspects of car restoration that are more satisfying than returning a worn-out interior to its original factory fresh appearance. When your car is finally complete, hopefully you’ll be spending more of your time sitting inside the car admiring the great interior than you’ll be spending under the hood …

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6Jun 2017
By OPGI one comment Oldsmobile OPGI News

OPGI Employee Spotlight – Rollie Bennett

Before OPGI employee Rollie Bennett III was deployed overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom for 17 months back in 2002, he worked here at Original Parts Group for 8 months. During those 8 months he climbed his way up the totem pole in the Warehouse. Starting with packing hundreds of boxes per day, to pulling hundreds of parts orders, Rollie was then promoted to our Receiving Department. (more…)

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