Whether you are a customer, a potential customer, or enjoy following Original Parts Group (OPGI) on social media, you probably know that we hit a huge milestone this year, celebrating 40 years in the restoration business. OPGI has been the supplier of high-quality reproduction parts and accessories for classic GM brand cars these past four decades, here's a recap of our 40th. (more…)
Original Parts Group is known for its high-quality restoration, and that holds true even for our non-manufactured parts and accessories. This is why we have proudly offered Classic Instruments product since 2012 and are thrilled to announce they have named us "Most Improved Dealer" of 2020. (more…)
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…)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PuenmxTHM4&t=30s OPGI's 2019 Spring-Summer Series came to a conclusion on July 13th with a successful show specific to pre-88 Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs and last but not least, Cadillacs. In fact, we had an array of fully restored Cadillacs here with the Cadillac Kings in attendance as well as our friend Alyssa Kay's 65 Resto-mod "Tequilla" and Scott Burketts "Overhauled" 63. Alyssa and Scott's Cadillacs made it front and center in our Featured Vehicle row along with these beauties, check them out.…
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…
The Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), 2016 edition of the 1963-76 Riviera restoration parts catalog is now available and contains everything you’ll need to restore your Buick classic. From interior and body parts to engine parts, sheet metal, bright trim and everything in between, it’s all inside this 184-page free catalog. Remember that all OPGI restoration parts catalogs are comprehensive automotive resources. Each catalog is packed full of valuable information, helpful tips and insights that help make it a valuable…
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”…
Whether you’re shopping for a loved one, friend, or family member, the holidays can be stressful. OPGI offers a full line of Cadillac specific gifts for those hard-to-get guys, everything from our extensive range of restoration parts for their favorite classics to gift cards that offer unlimited choices. We’ve made a list of our top ten Cadillac gifts: Outer Mirrors We have OPGI-manufactured mirrors that are indistinguishable from the factory originals! Outside Door Handles Our outside door handle kits…
