In 2015 DWS Classics was tasked with restoring a '65 GTO that was in pretty bad shape. Despite trying to detour the owner from restoring his rusted out GTO, and advising him to purchase another in better condition, the owner insisted on restoring the ride he had been hanging onto since college. (more…)
Most automotive enthusiasts may recognize the name Vinny Costa, an editor that focuses on automotive features for digital magazines such as Chevy Hardcore and Street Muscle. Last year Vinny stopped by our SEMA booth and chatted with us about the '70 Chevelle OPGI had displayed and ended up writing up a nice feature on it entitled, "OPGI Scores a touchdown". (more…)
Original Parts Group sponsors a handful of some amazing builds each year, and this 1970 Chevelle was irresistible. Not only are we a huge fan of the man behind this build, Bryan Fuller of Fuller Moto, but we are also fans of the NFL. This Chevelle belongs to none other than Tight End, #87 Jared Cook of the New Orleans Saints. (more…)
Just a couple miles down the road from Original Parts Group is Main Street in Seal Beach California, home to the Seal Beach Classic Car Show. Each year the show gets bigger and this year there were over 500 classic vehicles. OPGI was set up on Main and Electric with two fully restored cars in tow, t-shirts for sale and free catalogs offering an extensive collection of parts for classic GM vehicles. Check out the galleries below including some of…
https://youtu.be/UmK3UXLBtWY Let the disassembly begin! Our 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder literally gets torn apart. Convertible top, interior, engine, sub-frame/suspension/brakes/wheels and exhaust system are all removed in preparation for either refinishing or replacement. Nuts and bolts are tagged and bagged, parts are cleaned and their further usefulness is determined. (more…)
Introducing our latest project car – a little-on-the rough-side 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder (turbocharged). A diamond in the rough? We think so. This is an all-original Z-Body (the letter-based platform designated by General Motors for the Corvair 500, Monza and Corsa models) hails from Long Island, NY. We purchased the car from its 3rd owner in March of this year, and had it trailered to OPGI headquarters here in Seal Beach, California. Included in the purchase of this battle/rust worn…
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…
New 2012 summer sale catalogs from OPGI now available with up to 30% savings Seal Beach, CA—July 27, 2012—New summer 2012 parts catalogs are now available from Original Parts Group Incorporated (OPGI), the leading provider of reproduction GM restoration parts, complete with thousands of in-demand restoration parts and accessories up to 30% off their regular price. OPGI’s parts catalogs are absolutely free and are available for Chevelle parts, GTO parts, Monte Carlo parts, Cutlass parts, Skylark parts, Grand Prix parts,…
And now, the moment you have all been waiting for: The Original Parts Group Classic Car Photo Contest has come to an end, and the winners have been selected. With so many awesome car photos entered it was a close race. Thank you to all who entered. Congratulations to the following contestants: 54-76 Cadillac Grand Prize Winner: Patricia P. Every cloud has a silver lining... Second Place Winner: Jesse A. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Third…
