EPA Proposal to Prohibit the Conversion of Vehicles into Racecars

Word of a new threat to auto racing enthusiasts from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) swept across the Internet and media outlets last week as the details of a 629-page EPA proposal titled “Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles – Phase 2” came to light. The Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) warned that the proposal could have a massive negative impact on the $36-billion aftermarket parts industry by outlawing the removal of…

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Lower Body Side Molding for 1978-1987 El Caminos

  Dented or damaged body side moldings just look bad, and they are all too often very visible on classic vehicles like 1978-1987 El Caminos, especially if the rest of the car’s exterior is in otherwise good condition. That’s why Original Parts Group Inc., (OPGI) has addressed this problem with new RESTOPARTS® El Camino lower body side moldings that are the most authentic and finest-fitting reproductions available. RESTOPARTS® from OPGI are exact, authentic reproductions of the original GM products and…

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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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New GTO Rear Window Molding Sets

As one of the most iconic muscle cars ever produced, the immense popularity of the Pontiac GTO has made it one of the most-likely-to-be-restored classic GM cars today. Rising values have made nearly any GTO in reasonable condition a good candidate for restoration. However, even the best paint and body work won’t look correct if the original window trim and molding pieces are scratched, rusted and dented. Worn or damaged window moldings will stand out like a sore thumb on…

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New Restoparts Product – 1970 Chevelle Tail Lamp Lenses

A broken or damaged tail lamp lens can really detract from an otherwise excellent restoration on a classic like the 1970 Chevelle. Tail lamp lenses are not easily restored and they aren’t easily replaced either, as factory parts are not available. Original Parts Group, Inc. (OPGI) offers thousands of brand new restoration parts and accessories for classic Chevelles, and one of the newest parts added to the ever expanding OPGI Chevelle line is a new RESTOPARTS® brand exact reproduction of…

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OPGI Named Business of the Year

Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) has been named 2015 Business of the Year by the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), a council of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). The ARMO Business of the Year award is presented annually to one company who has demonstrated exceptional contributions to the restoration industry and has sought to make a difference and improve the automotive hobby and industry during the past year. Award winners are selected by votes from the SEMA membership council…

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The ZZ6: A New Crate Engine on the 60th Anniversary of the Small-Block

About twenty-five years ago the era of modern crate engines began with General Motors (GM) release of the “H.O. 350,” an all-new, high-performance small-block engine assembly that blended the best of old and new technologies through the use of hydraulic-roller cams and aluminum cylinder-heads. For perhaps the first time, the “ZZZ” stamped blocks made it as cost-effective to buy a fully assembled crate engine as to build an equivalent engine from speed shop parts. In 1990, those first ZZZ crate…

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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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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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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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