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Reviving the glory of a GM classic car can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. Whether it’s a Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, or Cadillac bringing these timeless beauties back to their former glory requires careful planning, time, time more time, and dedication. Check out some valuable tips for restoring your GM classic car with Original Parts Group.
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Gaskets, seals, and weatherstripping are vital components in ensuring the performance, protection, and longevity of GM Classic vehicles. Proper installation and maintenance of these elements are essential for preserving the integrity of the vehicle’s systems. In this feature, we emphasize the importance of these components, explore the potential issues that may arise from neglect or incorrect installation, and how Original Parts Group (OPGI) can provide solutions for GM Classic owners.
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Explore the resurgence of G-Body Classics with us and delve into why these iconic vehicles are experiencing a remarkable rebirth of popularity. From their timeless designs to their performance potential, G-Body classics have captured the hearts of automotive enthusiasts around the world.
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When restoring a GM classic car, enthusiasts encounter a crucial choice: maintain its originality or embark on a resto-mod project blending vintage looks with modern upgrades? This decision fuels spirited debates among car enthusiasts. In this blog, we delve into the merits of preserving authenticity in original classics versus the captivating appeal of resto modding.
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This past weekend, the 35th Annual Seal Beach Classic Car Show was hosted by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce. It is popularly known as Southern California’s most scenic and beloved Classic Car Show. People from all over came to enjoy a day of restored classics as attendees, participants, and spectators. It was definitely one for the books!
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With some help from Original Parts Group, award-winning builders Bryan Fuller and Jeremy Bumpus will repair, revive and restore a 1986 Monte Carlo as a tribute vehicle to the owner’s late father in an upcoming episode of Car Fix.
Tune Into MOTORTREND TV this Saturday April 29th, at 11am EST, but first take a look at how OPGI was able to assist the hands-on can do team restore the G-Body to its original glory days.
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When the Skylark received a major facelift to a more conventional style in 1963, sales skyrocketed and Buick sold over 42,000. In 1964 Buick increased the Skylark from a compact to the new GM intermediate A-body platform, with a wheelbase of 115 inches. A cast iron V6 replaced the aluminum 215ci V8, and more performance options like a manual four-speed started creeping into the Skylark. In 1964 the Gran Sport “GS” performance package was available on different Buick lines, including Skylark. Buick’s 401ci V8 packing 325hp came with the GS, plus badging to signify what you had. With minor upgrades, this body lasted through 1967.
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Havent received your 2023 GM Restoration and Performance parts catalog from OPGI yet? Well, it’s probably one of two things, you are not on the list yet or your make-specific catalog is still on the way. The good news is you can request a printed copy any time at opgi.com, or if you’d prefer you can download a digital copy for advanced access to an extensive selection of quality Restoration and Performance Parts and Accessories for your GM A-Body, G-Body, and Full-size Classic Car. Either way, let’s take a quick look at what items you’ll find highlighted inside your 2023 catalog.
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The Grand Prix line started as a performance package for the Catalina coupe, which rode on the full-size B-body GM platform. It was distinguished by a unique grille and taillights, bucket seat, center console transmission shifter, and more. The clean 1963-1964 models featured smooth, unique hardtops that featured curved rear windows and expanded on their performance engine options while adhering to luxury offerings for the interior.
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Introduced in late 1961, the Lemans was the top-of-the-line model of the first-gen Tempest. This trim package included nicer interior and bucket seats. In 1964 the Tempest was redesigned to share the intermediate A-Body platform that shared use with other GM divisions, thus shedding its compact roots as well as the quirkier engine and driveline approaches. The LeMans remained the superior option for Tempests, Pontiac also offered a higher performance more stripped-down version called the “GTO”. The idea of a smaller platform vehicle with the biggest engine you could fit became a popular option for not only other divisions within GM, but also for Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors.
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