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Road Trip Ready: Equip your GM Classic with OPGI
Gear up for an unforgettable summer road trip! Summer is here, and the open road beckons to classic car enthusiasts. Whether you’re planning a nostalgic trip down memory lane or exploring new destinations, OPGI has got you covered. With our…
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Classic Car Parts: Why OPGI Is the Go-To Choice
When it comes to restoring or maintaining your beloved GM classic car, finding high-quality parts is crucial. Look no further than Original Parts Group (OPGI), your ultimate destination for all your GM classic car part needs. With a stellar reputation…
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Lamps and Lenses: Illuminate Your GM Classic Car
When it comes to restoring or upgrading your classic car, the importance of high-quality lamps and lenses cannot be overstated. These components play a crucial role in illuminating your vehicle, ensuring both safety and aesthetics. At Original Parts Group (OPGI),…
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Gaskets, Seals, and Weatherstripping: Preserving the Legacy
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…
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The Skylark: One Man’s Dream, Another Man’s Treasure
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…
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The Grand Prix: A Daily Driver
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…
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The LeMans: A Luxury Pontiac
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…
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The El Camino Returns
Chevy’s tentative jump into the “sedan/pickup” segment finally stuck with the return of the El Camino in 1964. First available in 1959 as a response to Ford’s Ranchero, it was based on the full-size B-body. After 1960 it was discontinued,…
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A Monte Carlo: As New as They Come
Personalized Luxury was the concept behind the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and from 1970-’72 they remained similar, featuring only minor trim and detail differences between them. Though the SS option was dropped, a new “custom” package was available for 1972…
