Finding OPGI cover cars for our 11 annual catalogs can be a tricky task, but when we stumbled across this 1972 Monte Carlo in our news feed we were in awe and knew what needed to be done. The video below, posted on Instagram by OPGI customer Scott Nardozzi caught our attention so we connected with him to see if he'd be interested in having his 1972 Monte Carlo on our 2022 catalog. Scott was interested, and provided quite the…
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…)
Stay tuned for another OPGI feature on a new episode of, Car Fix. Knowing who to turn to for their GM restoration needs, hosts Bryan Fuller and Jermey Bumpus enlist the help of OPGI for original parts that will bring out the best of their latest project, a 1964 Malibu. (more…)
Another OPGI Feature is coming up, this time in an all-new episode of All Girls Garage. In each episode, the ladies break down complex projects into DIY-friendly steps. Watch the ladies tackle a suspension swap on a 1972 Monte Carlo with restoration parts and accessories handpicked right out of our Monte Carlo catalog, covering '70-77. Tune In to Motortrend Saturday, September 3rd @ 8:30 am PST, and keep a lookout for some of the restoration parts and accessories below in…
On Saturday, July 30th 200+ Gm Classic vehicles and their dedicated owners filled the Original Parts Group parking lot to gather in celebration of OPGI's 40th year anniversary. The 2022 Classic Car Show was a huge success with delicious food trucks, vendor booths, and an epic turnout of spectators. See for yourself in our car show recap below. (more…)
In the last video release of Kyle Lindsey's 1969 Chevelle sedan build, Kyle and his partner Joe made great progress getting the body and sheet metal work done. The guys showed the process behind media blasting the body and overall prepping for bodywork and sheet metal replacement to take place. More, recently Kyle switched gears to work on the final look of the 6.0, decking it out with an all-inclusive pulley drive system by Eddie Motorsports. The complete pulley drive…
It was another epic turnout at the 34th Annual Seal Beach Classic Car Show, with over 500 Classic Cars and their proud owners lined up on Main and Ocean in Seal Beach, California ready to show and shine. Original Parts Group also took part in the showing and shining, bringing our 1965 Chevelle Malibu and 1967 Buick Skylark to showcase some of our premium quality reproduction parts. (more…)
It was love at first sight for OPGI Customer Roger Acquistapace when he first laid eyes on his '71 Monte Carlo. After seeing a 1970 model for the first time, Roger knew the Monte Carlo was the vehicle for him. When the 1971 model was released, Roger made his way over to Pellini Chevrolet located in beautiful wine country in Sebastopol California, and purchased one brand new. Like many of our Monte Carlo customers, Roger is a proud member of…
Watch Master Mechanic Sam Mahdavi as he continues with his hands-on, informative approach to automotive repair, maintenance, and upgrades in three RESTOPARTS® reproduction installation episodes of Sam's Garage. (more…)
By now, most of you are familiar with YouTube personality Kyle Lindsey aka Saabkyle04, who in between countless restoration projects, building a shop, and renovating his home, has been restoring his wife Christal's 1969 Chevelle Sedan. Check out the post below including videos covering the classic sedan's current progress with a focus on sheet metal replacement. (more…)
