6Oct 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Buick Car Spotlights Pontiac

OPGI Customer Car Spotlight: 1969 Buick Riviera

Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), Customer Frank Nagle is the proud owner of this clean 1969 Buick Riviera. This Riviera is obviously another example of the many really nice cars we see here at OPGI’s Seal Beach, California headquarters building. We asked Frank if we could share photos of his car here on the OPGI Blog and he not only said “yes,” but also added that he would write up the history of the car to share with our viewers as well.  Without…

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13Sep 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Buick Chevy Industry News Oldsmobile Pontiac Tech Tips

Decoding General Motors Body Style Designations

*Back by popular demand: This article is a re-post from May of 2013. It seems that some of our readers are confused by General Motors’ use of alphabetic codes to designate the many different GM vehicle “families,” so we thought it would be a good time to present this information once again. General Motors vehicles have long been produced on shared platforms with each platform or body type fitting into designated GM vehicle “families” that use alphabet letters to separate…

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3Jun 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Buick Chevy Featured Products OPGI News

Just Arrived: 1980-1987 Chevrolet El Camino & 1970-1972 Buick Skylark GS Rocker Panel Moldings

Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) is pleased to announce the availability of new RESTOPARTS® brand Rocker Panel Molding sets for the 1980-1987 Chevrolet El Camino and 1970-1972 Buick Skylark GS. Dented, scuffed or damaged rocker panel moldings that are clearly visible on the lower side of your GM classic can really detract from an otherwise excellent restoration. OPGI has addressed this problem with brand new, bright rocker panel sets reproduced to original GM factory specifications. The 1980-1987 El Camino rocker…

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6May 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Buick OPGI News

2016 edition 1963-76 Riviera Restoration Parts Catalog

The Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), 2016 edition of the 1963-76 Riviera restoration parts catalog is now available and contains everything you’ll need to restore your Buick classic. From interior and body parts to engine parts, sheet metal, bright trim and everything in between, it’s all inside this 184-page free catalog. Remember that all OPGI restoration parts catalogs are comprehensive automotive resources. Each catalog is packed full of valuable information, helpful tips and insights that help make it a valuable…

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26Apr 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Buick OPGI News

2016 edition 1961-72 Skylark, Special, GS & GSX Restoration Parts Catalog

The Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), 2016 edition of the 1961-72 Skylark, Special, GS & GSX restoration parts catalog is now available. This 312-page free catalog contains needed everything to restore your classic Buick. From interior and body parts to engine parts, sheet metal, bright trim and everything else in between, everything you’ll need is in this catalog. All OPGI Restoration Parts Catalogs are comprehensive automotive resources, and are packed full of valuable information, helpful tips and insights, making each…

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21Apr 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Buick Cadillac Featured Products

Add Some Class to Your Buick or Cadillac

Original Parts Group, Inc. (OPGI) has just added four new custom license plate frames for Buicks and Cadillacs to its gigantic inventory of classic GM restoration parts and accessories. The new Buick frames come in Riviera and Skylark models. The latest Caddy frames are for Eldorados and Devilles. Add some class to your ride with these die-cast, triple chrome-plated frames that feature a baked-on enamel blue background with raised lettering. Sold in pairs for $15.99, the Eldorado frames are part…

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4Apr 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Buick Chevy Featured Products Industry News OPGI News Pontiac

The Buick Nailhead

Buick’s legendary V-8 engine from the mid-fifties to the mid-sixties is often called the “nailhead” motor due to its long, thin-stemmed valves with small diameter heads that resemble vertical rows of nails. The first Buick nailhead engines (debuting in 1953) had a 1.75″ intake and a 1.25″ exhaust valve, and even the later Wildcat 401 nailhead V-8s from the mid-sixties had valves that were much smaller than those used in Chevrolet engines at the time. However, the new Buick V-8…

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14Mar 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Buick Cadillac Chevy Featured Products Oldsmobile Pontiac

2016 Edition 1954-76 Cadillac Restoration Parts Catalog

The Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) 2016 edition of the 1954-76 Cadillac restoration parts catalog is now available. If you’ve got a classic Cadillac, you need this catalog. The new 2016 catalog includes everything from interior and body parts to engine parts, sheet metal, bright trim and everything in between. Even if you already have an older OPGI Cadillac catalog, you will still need the latest edition to keep up with all of the new parts and accessories that have…

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16Sep 2015
By opgiAuthor no comments Buick Cadillac Chevy Featured Products Industry News Oldsmobile OPGI News Pontiac

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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20Jul 2015
By opgiAuthor no comments Buick Cadillac Chevy Oldsmobile OPGI News Pontiac

2015 OPGI Summer Sale Catalogs

Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), the industry’s leading supplier and manufacturer of restoration and high-performance parts for classic GM cars, is pleased to announce the availability of five new 2015 summer sale parts catalogs that are available online and feature thousands of in-demand restoration parts and accessories at savings up to 30% off their regular price. (more…)

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