23Jan 2024
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Emblems & Nameplates: Classic GM Identity

Emblems and Nameplates are crucial in defining the identity of your GM Classic vehicle, giving it a distinctive and personalized appearance and allowing curious onlookers to know what they are admiring. For enthusiasts looking to enhance their vehicle's aesthetics, Original Parts Group (OPGI) is the ultimate destination. While this blog showcases some emblem options for select OPGI vehicles, our extensive selection offers diverse choices for various GM Classic car makes and models. Let's get into it. (more…)

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25Aug 2023
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Hemmings Best 32 Cars to Restore: 8 OPGI Classics Featured

Hemmings, a trusted source for car enthusiasts, made a list of the 32 best cars to restore (by Richard Lintenello). What's interesting is that Original Parts Group (OPGI) provides restoration parts and accessories for eight of the cars on that list. Picking these cars, like Hemmings suggests, not only makes fixing them up faster and cheaper, but it also lets you own a piece of history that's easy to work on. (more…)

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6Jul 2023
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The Classic Car World: Keeping It Alive

Welcome to the Classic Car World! A community full of passionate people who absolutely love classic automobiles. These cars are like time machines that take us back in time, showing us how things were in the past and how they were built with style and cleverness. As the caretakers of these awesome rides, we make sure the next generation gets to appreciate their fantastic history too. Being part of this world lets us learn all kinds of cool stuff about…

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16Jun 2023
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Reviving the Glory: Tips for Restoring a GM Classic Car

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. (more…)

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30May 2023
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G-Body Classics: A Rebirth of Popularity

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. (more…)

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3May 2023
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The 35th Seal Beach Classic Car Show: One For the Books

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! (more…)

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30Mar 2023
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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 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. (more…)

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23Mar 2023
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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 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…

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4Nov 2022
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OPGI attends SEMA 2022

Original Parts Group attended the 2022 SEMA show this past week, exhibiting in our well-known double-decker booth in Central Hall. While we celebrate our return to the premier tradeshow showcasing our new products, two fully restored classics, and two very special guest appearances, OPGI also celebrates 40 years in the restoration business this year. (more…)

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1Sep 2022
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2022 OPGI Cover Car: 1970 GTO

Each year the OPGI Marketing team is tasked with choosing a cover car for their 11 annual Restoration and Performance parts catalogs. With so many beautiful customer cars to choose from, it can be a tough task. This year the team reached out to Honorable Craig Kamanasky out of San Bernardino, California. The team was hopeful that he'd be interested in having his 1970 GTO Judge appear on the cover of our 2022 GTO Catalog covering 1961-73 GTO, LeMans &…

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