17May 2016
By OPGI no comments Chevy Industry News

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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6May 2016
By OPGI no comments Buick OPGI News

2016 edition 1963-76 Riviera Restoration Parts Catalog

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…

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6May 2016
By OPGI no comments Car Spotlights Chevy

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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28Apr 2016
By OPGI no comments Chevy OPGI News

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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26Apr 2016
By OPGI no comments Chevy Events & Appearances Oldsmobile

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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26Apr 2016
By OPGI no comments Buick OPGI News

2016 edition 1961-72 Skylark, Special, GS & GSX Restoration Parts Catalog

The Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), 2016 edition of the 1961-72 Skylark, Special, GS & GSX restoration parts catalog is now available. This 312-page free catalog contains needed everything to restore your classic Buick. From interior and body parts to engine parts, sheet metal, bright trim and everything else in between, everything you’ll need is in this catalog. All OPGI Restoration Parts Catalogs are comprehensive automotive resources, and are packed full of valuable information, helpful tips and insights, making each…

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21Apr 2016
By OPGI no comments Oldsmobile OPGI News

2016 edition 1961-77 Cutlass, F-85 & 4-4-2 Restoration Parts Catalog

The Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), 2016 edition of the 1961-77 Cutlass, F-85 & 4-4-2 restoration parts catalog is now available. This 368-page free catalog contains needed everything to restore your classic Oldsmobile. From interior and body parts to engine parts, sheet metal, bright trim and everything else in between, everything you’ll need is in this catalog. All OPGI Restoration Parts Catalogs are comprehensive automotive resources, and are packed full of valuable information, helpful tips and insights, making each one…

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21Apr 2016
By OPGI no comments Buick Cadillac Featured Products

Add Some Class to Your Buick or Cadillac

Original Parts Group, Inc. (OPGI) has just added four new custom license plate frames for Buicks and Cadillacs to its gigantic inventory of classic GM restoration parts and accessories. The new Buick frames come in Riviera and Skylark models. The latest Caddy frames are for Eldorados and Devilles. Add some class to your ride with these die-cast, triple chrome-plated frames that feature a baked-on enamel blue background with raised lettering. Sold in pairs for $15.99, the Eldorado frames are part…

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6Apr 2016
By OPGI no comments OPGI News Pontiac

2016 edition 1964-73 GTO, 1961-73 Tempest & LeMans Restoration Parts Catalog

The Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI), 2016 edition of the 1964-73 GTO, 1961-73 Tempest & LeMans restoration parts catalog is now available. The fifth in the series of new restoration parts catalogs for 2016, this new 400-page free catalog contains everything needed to restore your GM classic from interior and body parts to engine parts, sheet metal, bright trim and everything else in between. All OPGI Restoration Parts Catalogs are very useful comprehensive automotive resources, and are packed full of…

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4Apr 2016
By OPGI no comments Buick Chevy Featured Products Industry News OPGI News Pontiac

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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