Just Arrived: 1980-1987 Chevrolet El Camino & 1970-1972 Buick Skylark GS Rocker Panel Moldings

Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) is pleased to announce the availability of new RESTOPARTS® brand Rocker Panel Molding sets for the 1980-1987 Chevrolet El Camino and 1970-1972 Buick Skylark GS. Dented, scuffed or damaged rocker panel moldings that are clearly visible on the lower side of your GM classic can really detract from an otherwise excellent restoration. OPGI has addressed this problem with brand new, bright rocker panel sets reproduced to original GM factory specifications. The 1980-1987 El Camino rocker…

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Chevrolet’s Small Plans

It is no secret that General Motors (GM) recognizes the need to cultivate the next generation of automotive enthusiasts as covered previously in this blog (GM Works to Ensure the Future of Restoration), now the Chevrolet arm of the company is directly engaging those younger buyers with the launch of a new website focused on the three smallest cars it offers. The website is called ChevySmallCars.com, and it highlights the virtues of the Spark, Sonic and Trax subcompact cars while…

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OPGI Customer Car Spotlight: 1965 Chevelle Malibu

1965 Chevelle Malibu 4DR Dick Eytchison, Cortez, Colorado Engine: Chevrolet ZZ383 Crate Motor with Holley 670 CFM Avenger, Hydraulic Roller, Stock Chevy rotating assembly, Hooker Super comp 1 3/4" headers Transmission:  Muncie 4-speed wide ratio M21 Wheels: CCW - 9 x 17 - 9 1/2 x 17 Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE71R - 255/40 x 17 front and rear Interior: New reproduction interior with Kirkey aluminum driver's seat, roll cage and 5 point Crow 3" harnesses Paint: Mist Blue Original Parts…

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2016 edition 1970-77 Monte Carlo Restoration Parts Catalog

The much anticipated Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), 2016 edition of the 1970-77 Monte Carlo restoration parts catalog is now available. This 320-page free catalog contains everything you’ll need to restore your classic Chevy. From interior and body parts to engine parts, sheet metal, bright trim and everything in between, it’s all in this catalog. Remember that all OPGI restoration parts catalogs are comprehensive automotive resources. Each one is packed full of valuable information, helpful tips and insights, making it a…

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Fresh 1972 El Camino and Olds 442 Convertible Restorations from OPGI at SEMA 2015

[embed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3OhSRZ_BVk[/embed] Check out this video from V8TV depicting two expertly restored GM "A" bodies that OPGI brought to the 2015 SEMA show. Learn all about the 1972 El Camino and 1970 Olds 4-4-2 convertible, as well as the OPGI parts that make these cars better than new.

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The Buick Nailhead

Buick’s legendary V-8 engine from the mid-fifties to the mid-sixties is often called the “nailhead” motor due to its long, thin-stemmed valves with small diameter heads that resemble vertical rows of nails. The first Buick nailhead engines (debuting in 1953) had a 1.75″ intake and a 1.25″ exhaust valve, and even the later Wildcat 401 nailhead V-8s from the mid-sixties had valves that were much smaller than those used in Chevrolet engines at the time. However, the new Buick V-8…

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2016 edition 1978-88 El Camino, Monte Carlo & Malibu Restoration Parts Catalog

The Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), 2016 edition of the 1978-88 El Camino, Monte Carlo and Malibu restoration parts catalog is now available. If you own a later model classic Chevelle/El Camino/Malibu, you’ll appreciate and enjoy this new 264-page free catalog containing everything from interior and body parts to engine parts, sheet metal, bright trim and everything else in between.  You’ll also find it very useful and informative as every OPGI Restoration Parts Catalog is a comprehensive automotive resource packed…

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2016 edition 1964-77 Chevelle & El Camino Restoration Parts Catalog

The Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), 2016 edition of the 1964-77 Chevelle & El Camino Restoration Parts Catalog is now available. The early Chevelle/El Camino catalog has always been one of the most popular OPGI catalogs and the 2016 edition now includes over 500 pages containing everything from interior and body parts to engine parts, sheet metal, bright trim and everything else in between. Even if you already have an older OPGI Chevelle and El Camino catalog, you will still…

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2016 Edition 1954-76 Cadillac Restoration Parts Catalog

The Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) 2016 edition of the 1954-76 Cadillac restoration parts catalog is now available. If you’ve got a classic Cadillac, you need this catalog. The new 2016 catalog includes everything from interior and body parts to engine parts, sheet metal, bright trim and everything in between. Even if you already have an older OPGI Cadillac catalog, you will still need the latest edition to keep up with all of the new parts and accessories that have…

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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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