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. (more…)
Back in November at the most recent SEMA Show, we learned something new about Chevelles. It was at the Show that our staff discovered Dave Harter’s ’70 Chevelle SS and learned of its’ history as a General Motors Pilot Car, built for pre-production testing, product development and promotional purposes, and never intended to be sold to the public. Apparently all Pilot Cars were supposed to be crushed when their testing and development lives were over. Pilot Cars were hand-built, non-numbers-matching…
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…)
Although many people often hear the terms "Restomod" and "Restoration" being used almost interchangeably in the classic and collectible car marketplace, there is a big difference between the two descriptions. What the two terms do have in common is that they are both ways of describing the result of bringing an antique or classic car back to the appearance and performance it had when it was new. The decision to restore a car as either a “restomod” or a “restoration”…
Even the most casual auto enthusiasts have entertained the idea of driving something different and more exciting than the same basic late model sedans that everyone else in their neighborhood drives. Although it would certainly be fun to drive a more unique car with more personality such as a fully-restored classic or a high-powered muscle car, a significant investment may cause for careful consideration today. Choosing how to spend or invest cash wisely became more difficult when people discovered that…
When you’re starting a new project, there are a few points to consider before purchasing a project car. If you already have a car that you’re restoring, then it is likely you chose it because there were aspects of the car that you liked more than the others out there. Here are 6 tips to help you make sure you’re getting the right one for the right deal. (more…)