4Feb 2016
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OPGI’s 1972 El Camino SS

[gallery ids="1581,1585,1584,1583,1588,1590"] In this edition of the Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) blog, we are featuring an ultra-clean 1972 big-block El Camino SS. This vehicle is owned by OPGI and is part of an in-house fleet of classic GM cars built by OPGI for advertising and testing purposes, as well as for use at trade shows, car shows and other special events. All of OPGI’s classic cars have been completely restored to the highest degree of original authenticity (using OPGI…

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24Dec 2015
By OPGI no comments Featured Products Pontiac

New GTO Rear Window Molding Sets

As one of the most iconic muscle cars ever produced, the immense popularity of the Pontiac GTO has made it one of the most-likely-to-be-restored classic GM cars today. Rising values have made nearly any GTO in reasonable condition a good candidate for restoration. However, even the best paint and body work won’t look correct if the original window trim and molding pieces are scratched, rusted and dented. Worn or damaged window moldings will stand out like a sore thumb on…

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14Dec 2015
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New Restoparts Product – 1970 Chevelle Tail Lamp Lenses

A broken or damaged tail lamp lens can really detract from an otherwise excellent restoration on a classic like the 1970 Chevelle. Tail lamp lenses are not easily restored and they aren’t easily replaced either, as factory parts are not available. Original Parts Group, Inc. (OPGI) offers thousands of brand new restoration parts and accessories for classic Chevelles, and one of the newest parts added to the ever expanding OPGI Chevelle line is a new RESTOPARTS® brand exact reproduction of…

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18Nov 2015
By OPGI no comments Events & Appearances Industry News OPGI News

OPGI Named Business of the Year

Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) has been named 2015 Business of the Year by the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), a council of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). The ARMO Business of the Year award is presented annually to one company who has demonstrated exceptional contributions to the restoration industry and has sought to make a difference and improve the automotive hobby and industry during the past year. Award winners are selected by votes from the SEMA membership council…

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8Oct 2015
By OPGI no comments Chevy Events & Appearances Featured Products Industry News OPGI News

The ZZ6: A New Crate Engine on the 60th Anniversary of the Small-Block

About twenty-five years ago the era of modern crate engines began with General Motors (GM) release of the “H.O. 350,” an all-new, high-performance small-block engine assembly that blended the best of old and new technologies through the use of hydraulic-roller cams and aluminum cylinder-heads. For perhaps the first time, the “ZZZ” stamped blocks made it as cost-effective to buy a fully assembled crate engine as to build an equivalent engine from speed shop parts. In 1990, those first ZZZ crate…

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21Sep 2015
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OPGI Customer Car Spotlight: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

[gallery ids="1520,1521,1519,1525,1530,1529,1528,1526,1527,1531,1532,1533,1534,1524,1523"] 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Jim Meyer, Windsor, Colorado Engine: GM Performance ZZ427 Transmission: Tremec TKO 600 5 Speed Paint: Custom PPG Color –Bourbon “N” Ice Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), customer Jim Meyer of Windsor, Colorado is the man responsible for the unique 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu seen here. Jim obviously lives a bit farther away from OPGI Headquarters than most of the customers we see in person, and his ’67 Malibu is a bit different compared to…

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16Sep 2015
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RESTOPARTS®: OPGI’s In House Brand

If you are reading this blog, you are already familiar with Original Parts Group. For nearly 40 years OPGI has been the supplier of restoration and high-performance parts for GM classic cars. But did you know that in addition to OPGI supplying the best parts sourced from the best names in the automotive industry, OPGI also manufactures its own line of high-quality restoration parts called RESTOPARTS®? (more…)

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15Sep 2015
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OPGI Customer Car Spotlight: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino

[gallery ids="1513,1509,1512,1511,1508"]   1987 Chevrolet El Camino Wade Pearson, Orange, California Engine: 305 V8 Interior Color: Saddle Tan Transmission: 4 speed auto Paint: Autumn Gold/Lite Chestnut w/ Pinstripes   Although Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), Customer Wade Pearson is the owner of this super nice 1987 El Camino, that relationship may soon change, as the car is currently up for sale. We’d have to guess that it must be with some sadness that Wade will part company with his prized…

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31Aug 2015
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OPGI Customer Car Spotlight: 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS5

[gallery link="file" ids="1491,1492,1494,1495,1493,1489"] 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS5 Dan Bishop, Riverside, California Engine: LS5 454 Transmission: THM 400 Paint: Astro Blue Interior Color: Ivory     Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), Customer Dan Bishop of Riverside, California is the proud owner of this super nice 1970 Chevelle Super Sport LS5. Dan should be proud of his car, as it’s obviously a beauty, and probably one of the two most coveted Chevelles ever made (the 1970 LS5 and LS6 Super Sport Chevelles).…

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24Aug 2015
By OPGI no comments Chevy Featured Products

1966-67 Chevelle & El Camino Console Base

Classic Chevelles and El Caminos with worn-out or damaged center consoles as well as those that came from the factory without center consoles at all, will benefit from a new reproduction center console base. That’s why Original Parts Group, Inc. (OPGI), is pleased to announce the availability of reproduction center console bases for 1966-67 Chevelles and El Caminos. Each OPGI shifter console base is an injection-molded factory reproduction that meets or exceeds all OEM specifications for fit, finish and functionality.…

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