6Oct 2016
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OPGI Customer Car Spotlight: 1969 Buick Riviera

Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), Customer Frank Nagle is the proud owner of this clean 1969 Buick Riviera. This Riviera is obviously another example of the many really nice cars we see here at OPGI’s Seal Beach, California headquarters building. We asked Frank if we could share photos of his car here on the OPGI Blog and he not only said “yes,” but also added that he would write up the history of the car to share with our viewers as well.  Without…

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16Sep 2016
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OPGI Employee Car Spotlight: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

It is time to take a look at another Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) employee–owned GM classic car. This 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo belongs to OPGI Customer Service Representative Robert Fernandez. When Robert is not spending his time working at OPGI, he calls Anaheim, California home, and that’s where he found his Monte back in 1989. Because we know that Robert has about a half-dozen nice cars in total, it is not surprising that his Monte Carlo would be such…

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13Sep 2016
By OPGI no comments Buick Chevy Industry News Oldsmobile Pontiac Tech Tips

Decoding General Motors Body Style Designations

*Back by popular demand: This article is a re-post from May of 2013. It seems that some of our readers are confused by General Motors’ use of alphabetic codes to designate the many different GM vehicle “families,” so we thought it would be a good time to present this information once again. General Motors vehicles have long been produced on shared platforms with each platform or body type fitting into designated GM vehicle “families” that use alphabet letters to separate…

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29Aug 2016
By OPGI no comments Car Spotlights Oldsmobile

OPGI Employee Car Spotlight: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Holiday Coupe

Although we usually feature Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) customer–owned cars in these “spotlight” blog posts, many of OPGI’s employees also own, work on, and drive some really nice classic cars too. Many of the interesting classics in our parking lot are daily-driven by employees and yet are also nice enough to be on display at a cruise or a show. They are nice enough that we thought you might like to see a few of them too. The car…

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18Aug 2016
By OPGI no comments Car Spotlights Chevy Events & Appearances

OPGI Customer Car Spotlight: 1970-72? Chevrolet Chevelle

1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Luis Galeana, Pico Rivera, California Engine: LS2 6.0L Paint: Red w/ black SS stripes Interior Color: Black Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), Customer Luis Galeana of Pico Rivera, California is the proud owner of this clean 1972 Chevelle. Our staff first spotted Luis’ car parked at OPGI’s Seal Beach headquarters building, and once they got a better look up close and saw just how nice the Chevelle really was, the decision was made to share the car…

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9Aug 2016
By OPGI no comments Chevy Featured Products OPGI News

1968-72 Chevelle & El Camino Horseshoe Shifter Assembly

If you are the owner of a classic 1968-72 Chevelle or El Camino (or a 1970-72 Monte Carlo) equipped with a console-mounted automatic transmission shifter assembly, you know just how important that piece of equipment is. The horseshoe-shaped handle falls right to hand every time you drive your car and being located right in the center of the interior, it is clearly visible at all times. If your shifter assembly is loose, damaged or broken, you will be aware of…

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28Jul 2016
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Mid-Engine Corvette in 2018?

Although the rumors of a mid-engine Corvette have been circulating for years, General Motors (GM) has recently let new clues slip that point more directly to the possibility of seeing the rumored car become an actual production vehicle by 2018. With the recent revival of Ford’s GT supercar at Le Mans, it makes sense that GM would want to have something that would be able to compete with it in their lineup. Given the Corvette’s very successful racing history so…

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23Jun 2016
By OPGI no comments Chevy Featured Products OPGI News

Just Arrived: 1970-72 El Camino & Wagon Tail Lamp Lens

Everyone knows that a worn or damaged tail lamp lens can really detract from a restoration project, especially if the rest of the car is in near perfect shape. Dull or cracked tail lamp lenses are not easily restored and they aren’t easily replaced, as new factory parts have not been available for a long time. That’s why Original Parts Group, Inc. (OPGI) is pleased to announce the availability of new RESTOPARTS® brand exact reproductions of the original GM factory…

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3Jun 2016
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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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27May 2016
By OPGI no comments Industry News Pontiac

Polymer Power

  For the past century automobile engines have mostly been made of iron, aluminum and steel. However, these days, many new lightweight materials like carbon fiber and thermoplastics are finding their way into new cars. For some, the ultimate use of those weight-saving, yet strong plastic materials would be the ability to build an internal combustion engine almost entirely out of plastic. Now, it looks like that milestone may be rapidly approaching. Composite Castings LLC and Solvay Specialty Polymers have…

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