8Jun 2023
By jbennett no comments Featured Products Tech Tips

Gaskets, Seals, and Weatherstripping: Preserving the Legacy

Gaskets, seals, and weatherstripping are vital components in ensuring the performance, protection, and longevity of GM Classic vehicles. Proper installation and maintenance of these elements are essential for preserving the integrity of the vehicle's systems. In this feature, we emphasize the importance of these components, explore the potential issues that may arise from neglect or incorrect installation, and how Original Parts Group (OPGI) can provide solutions for GM Classic owners. (more…)

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13Apr 2023
By jbennett 2 comments Buick Car Spotlights

The Skylark: One Man’s Dream, Another Man’s Treasure

When the Skylark received a major facelift to a more conventional style in 1963, sales skyrocketed and Buick sold over 42,000. In 1964 Buick increased the Skylark from a compact to the new GM intermediate A-body platform, with a wheelbase of 115 inches. A cast iron V6 replaced the aluminum 215ci V8, and more performance options like a manual four-speed started creeping into the Skylark. In 1964 the Gran Sport "GS" performance package was available on different Buick lines, including…

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30Mar 2023
By jbennett no comments Car Spotlights Pontiac Uncategorized

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
By jbennett 2 comments Car Spotlights Pontiac

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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16Mar 2023
By jbennett one comment Car Spotlights Chevy

The El Camino Returns

Chevy's tentative jump into the "sedan/pickup" segment finally stuck with the return of the El Camino in 1964. First available in 1959 as a response to Ford's Ranchero, it was based on the full-size B-body. After 1960 it was discontinued, while Ford shifted their Ranchero from full-size in 1959 to their new Falcon compact platform in 1960. Strong Ranchero sales in the US prompted Chevy to jump back on the bandwagon with the 1964 El Camino. For its first couple…

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6Mar 2023
By jbennett no comments Car Spotlights Chevy

A Monte Carlo: As New as They Come

Personalized Luxury was the concept behind the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and from 1970-'72 they remained similar, featuring only minor trim and detail differences between them. Though the SS option was dropped, a new "custom" package was available for 1972 only, which included an upgraded suspension. (more…)

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15Feb 2023
By jbennett no comments Car Spotlights Oldsmobile Uncategorized

The Oldsmobile 4-4-2: W30 Option

The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was produced between the 1964 and 1987 model years and became a model in its own right from 1968 to 1971. All standard 1968 4-4-2 engines were painted a bronze–copper color, the 1967s were topped with a fire-red air cleaner. The W-30 option (Oldsmobile's big secret in hopes of finally outdoing the GTO) came equipped with a ram-air option package. It was a "Supercar" released in late '66, and by 1967 the word was out about the muscle…

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27Jan 2023
By jbennett no comments Car Spotlights Chevy

Becoming its Own: A 1978 Chevrolet Malibu

Becoming its own model in 1978, the Chevrolet Malibu began as a trim level of the Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition to the nameplate change, the 1978 Malibu model was over a foot shorter, which cut down the vehicle's weight by several hundred pounds. Another notable change for the new model was the chrome-plated plastic grille with ‘Chevrolet’ block lettering, both available at Original Parts Group. https://youtu.be/lDdrpnphHsQ (more…)

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22Dec 2022
By jbennett no comments Car Spotlights Events & Appearances Featured Products Industry News OPGI News Uncategorized

Original Parts Group: A Recap of Our 40th Year in Restoration

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…)

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4Nov 2022
By jbennett 2 comments Buick Cadillac Car Spotlights Chevy Events & Appearances Featured Products Industry News Oldsmobile OPGI News Pontiac

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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