Original Parts Group is excited to announce a new project we have been working on with YouTube personality Kyle Lindsey. You might be familiar with Kyle's channel SaabKyle04, named after his first car in 2004. Kyle's YouTube started off with in-depth car review videos and has since evolved into a collection of project car series. The next project Kyle has lined up is a 1969 Chevelle Malibu Sedan. (more…)
Since everyone has been stuck at home, what better time to get to work on that project car you have been putting off? We went on social media and asked our followers to share what they were working on. Check out some of the projects below! (more…)
There is nothing we love more than seeing the dedication of our customers to their classics. One of our long time customers Mike Montanari (aka Monty) is a perfect example of this. Check out the story below to see how Monty's love for his GTO got him started with his own YouTube channel. (more…)
If you're looking for ways to keep your kids (or yourself) entertained this Summer, Original Parts Group has a fun family project for you, "Carigami". These paper cars were designed in-house to replicate five of OPGI's favorite show cars. Check them out! (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…)
When looking for a project car for 2019, the Original Parts Group team didn't have to go very far, in fact, the vehicle had been awaiting restoration in the OPGI warehouse for several years. Here at OPGI, we do a lot of test fitting to make sure that the products we sell are of optimal fit. To do so, we need cars to test-fit said products on. The 1966 Lemans convertible has been a part of the OPGI collection since…
After yet another year, the OPGI team headed back to Las Vegas to display at the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, better known as SEMA. This year OPGI had a lot of new things to show off including a beautifully restored 1964 Corvair Monza Spyder. Check out the videos below to see more of the show! (more…)
While our guys here at Original Parts Group worked on the getting the inside right, we sent the body off to Elite Restoration in Bellflower CA. As you can see in the gallery below, some pieces of the body were beyond repair. Luckily the guys over at Elite Restoration had a bit more leeway pulling sections from a '62 Corvair junker acquired by OPGI. Next up, engine work, suspension, and brakes. Keep an eye out for our next blog post documenting…
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…
