16Sep 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Car Spotlights Chevy

OPGI Employee Car Spotlight: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

It is time to take a look at another Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) employee–owned GM classic car. This 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo belongs to OPGI Customer Service Representative Robert Fernandez. When Robert is not spending his time working at OPGI, he calls Anaheim, California home, and that’s where he found his Monte back in 1989. Because we know that Robert has about a half-dozen nice cars in total, it is not surprising that his Monte Carlo would be such…

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29Aug 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Car Spotlights Oldsmobile

OPGI Employee Car Spotlight: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Holiday Coupe

Although we usually feature Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) customer–owned cars in these “spotlight” blog posts, many of OPGI’s employees also own, work on, and drive some really nice classic cars too. Many of the interesting classics in our parking lot are daily-driven by employees and yet are also nice enough to be on display at a cruise or a show. They are nice enough that we thought you might like to see a few of them too. The car…

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18Aug 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Car Spotlights Chevy Events & Appearances

OPGI Customer Car Spotlight: 1970-72? Chevrolet Chevelle

1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Luis Galeana, Pico Rivera, California Engine: LS2 6.0L Paint: Red w/ black SS stripes Interior Color: Black Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), Customer Luis Galeana of Pico Rivera, California is the proud owner of this clean 1972 Chevelle. Our staff first spotted Luis’ car parked at OPGI’s Seal Beach headquarters building, and once they got a better look up close and saw just how nice the Chevelle really was, the decision was made to share the car…

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6May 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Car Spotlights Chevy

OPGI Customer Car Spotlight: 1965 Chevelle Malibu

1965 Chevelle Malibu 4DR Dick Eytchison, Cortez, Colorado Engine: Chevrolet ZZ383 Crate Motor with Holley 670 CFM Avenger, Hydraulic Roller, Stock Chevy rotating assembly, Hooker Super comp 1 3/4" headers Transmission:  Muncie 4-speed wide ratio M21 Wheels: CCW - 9 x 17 - 9 1/2 x 17 Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE71R - 255/40 x 17 front and rear Interior: New reproduction interior with Kirkey aluminum driver's seat, roll cage and 5 point Crow 3" harnesses Paint: Mist Blue Original Parts…

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4Feb 2016
By opgiAuthor no comments Car Spotlights Chevy OPGI News

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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21Sep 2015
By opgiAuthor no comments Car Spotlights Chevy

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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15Sep 2015
By opgiAuthor no comments Car Spotlights Chevy

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
By opgiAuthor no comments Car Spotlights Chevy

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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17Aug 2015
By opgiAuthor no comments Car Spotlights Oldsmobile Pontiac

Jack “Doc “ Watson

High-performance automotive developer Jack "Doc" Watson passed away this August leaving behind a huge legacy from his days at Hurst Performance. Watson worked alongside the great George Hurst at Hurst Performance, the company that literally owned the aftermarket shifter business in the 60’s. Watson helped develop the world-famous Hurst shifter, the Jaws of Life EMT rescue tool, and other innovations including the Hurst/Olds 4-4-2 and Hurst Hairy Olds Cutlass drag/exhibition cars. Jack “Doc “ Watson had a significant impact on…

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11Aug 2015
By opgiAuthor no comments Car Spotlights Pontiac

OPGI Customer Car Spotlight: 1971 Pontiac GTO Judge

[gallery link="file" ids="1453,1452,1456,1455,1454,1458,1459,1466,1464,1457,1465,1463,1460,1461,1462,1467,1468,1471"] 1971 Pontiac GTO Judge Tim Miller, Huntington Beach, California Engine: Pontiac 455 HO V-8 Interior Color:  Dark Green Transmission:  Turbo Hydra-Matic Paint: Tropical Lime Green Metallic Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), Customer Tim Miller of Huntington Beach, California is the proud owner of this super nice 1971 Pontiac GTO Judge. However, Tim is a bit more than a customer, as he is also the founder and owner of the Surf City Garage car care products company, a…

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