Seal Beach, CA—May 17, 2012— For 30 years, Original Parts Group has led the way in Chevelle and El Camino restoration and performance parts. Original Parts Group Incorporated (OPGI) is pleased to announce the 2012 Chevelle and El Camino Restoration Parts Catalog—the most comprehensive Chevelle and El Camino source available anywhere. Order your free catalog today and experience more than 400 full-color pages filled with never-before-offered parts and accessories for your 1964-77 Chevelle and El Camino restoration.

“The 2012 catalog is being hailed as the greatest source for Chevelle and El Camino restorations,” said OPGI President and Founder, Dave Leonard. “We are thrilled to be able to provide our loyal OPGI customers with this free Chevelle and El Camino restoration resource. If you’re working on a Chevelle or El Camino restoration project rejoice, because if it exists, we have it!”

OPGI is now offering Stage IV Interior Kits. The new Stage IV kit is the most comprehensive kit OPGI offers. The Stage IV kit comes with: inside door handles, window handles, pedal pads, ashtrays, glove box, assembled sun visors, rearview mirror, and more. The Stage IV kit saves you time and money on your Chevelle or El Camino restoration.

OPGI has the largest selection of in-stock parts anywhere, guaranteed. From interior parts to engine, sheet metal and everything in between, OPGI has the best prices available on the highest-quality El Camino and Chevelle parts.  Find moldings, sheet metal, lenses, literature, soft trim, interior parts, underbody, suspension and much more.

To learn more about OPGI or to order your free Chevelle parts and El Camino parts catalog visit http://www.opgi.com.

OPGI has nine different catalogs to choose from: Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo, Skylark, Riviera, Cutlass, GTO, Grand Prix and Cadillac.

About Original Parts Group, Inc.:

Since 1982, OPGI has featured the widest selection of restoration parts, including Chevelle parts, El Camino parts, Monte Carlo parts and more – all with the highest in-stock ratio and lower shipping and handling costs. For 30 years OPGI has provided the finest quality restoration parts in the industry.

Contact:

OPGI

800-243-8355

info@opgi.com

The Original Parts Group Classic Car Photo Contest has come to an end, and the winners have been selected. With so many awesome car photos entered it was a close race. Thank you to all who entered.

Congratulations to the following contestants:

54-76 Cadillac

Grand Prize Winner: Patricia P. Every cloud has a silver lining…

Second Place Winner: Jesse A. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado

Third Place Winner:  Mike P. ’69 Calais

59-76 Catalina

Grand Prize Winner: Douglas G. The Replacement

61-72 Skylark / GS / GSX

Grand Prize Winner: William N. My 1972 Skylark

Second Place Winner: Claus L. From Texas to Denmark in 2008

Third Place Winner:  Kenny K. My first oldtimer

63-76 Riviera

Grand Prize Winner: David B. 1963 Buick Riviera

Second Place Winner: Adam B. Design Icon

64-73 GTO / Tempest / LeMans

Grand Prize Winner: John P. Our ’69 Judge

Second Place Winner: Jay R. 1969 Antique Gold GTO Judge – a rare find indeed!

Third Place Winner:  Travis E. My 67 GTO

64-77 Chevelle

Grand Prize Winner: Joel O. Family 1972 SS 402 Chevelle

Second Place Winner: Bill S. My ‘65 Street Machine

Third Place Winner:  Mark N. Father/Daughter Fun Time Chevelle

64-77 El Camino

Grand Prize Winner: John J. 70 El Camino from hog farm

Second Place Winner: Roy R. 72 El Camino SS

Third Place Winner:  Michael C. My first car

64-77 F-85 / Cutlass / 4-4-2

Grand Prize Winner: Kyle A. Jade

Second Place Winner: Danny O. How I got me another 1970 “442″

Third Place Winner:  Earl S. My 68 Olds Cutlass

70-77 Monte Carlo and 78-88 Monte Carlo

Grand Prize Winner: Rick H. My SS Monte

Second Place Winner: Shannon B. My Car

Third Place Winner:  Pete A. Project Monte

78-88 El Camino/78-83 Malibu

Grand Prize Winner: Marcus B. Finishing For a Departed Friend

Second Place Winner: R. Bauto First love

Third Place Winner: LaBarre E. 1983 El Camino Conquista

Congrats!

Grand Prize Winner: $200

Second Place Winner: $100

Third Place Winner: $50

Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this contest a success!

Seal Beach, CA—April 10, 2012—Do you have a restored classic car you want to share with the world? Original Parts Group, Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of reproduction GM restoration parts, is pleased to announce the OPGI Classic Car Photo Contest on Facebook. This contest is your chance to share your classic car and be one of 36 winners.

To enter, submit a photo of your classic car along with a brief story on what makes your classic car special. Maybe it was the first car you ever drove; maybe you restored it with your father; maybe you rescued it from a junkyard. Whatever your classic car story is, OPGI wants to hear it!

The contest includes 12 car categories. Out of each of those categories, the top three entries with the most votes—after the public voting period ends—will become finalists for a chance at winning a first, second, or third place prize. Judges will select the winner based on the quality and creativity of the submitted photos and stories. The categories are as follows:

• 64-77 Chevelle
• 64-77 El Camino
• 78-88 El Camino/78-83 Malibu
• 70-77 Monte Carlo and 78-88 Monte Carlo
• 64-73 GTO / Tempest / LeMans
• 64-77 F-85 / Cutlass / 4-4-2
• 61-72 Skylark / GS / GSX
• 54-76 Cadillac
• 63-76 Riviera
• 63-76 Grand Prix
• 59-76 Catalina
• 59-76 Bonneville

Original Parts Group is giving away more than $4,000 in gift certificates to www.opgi.com.

• First Place: $200 Gift Certificate
• Second Place: $100 Gift Certificate
• Third Place: $50 Gift Certificate

Enter the Classic Car Photo Contest here: http://www.facebook.com/OriginalPartsGroup/app_190322544333196

The contest began on April 5, 2012 and ends on May 1, 2012, at 12:00 PM PDT. Public voting begins on May 1, 2012 and ends on May 11, 2012. The winners will be announced on May 14, 2012 following the official judging.

To enter the contest, please visit the OPGI Facebook Page.

To learn more about OPGI visit http://www.opgi.com.

About Original Parts Group, Inc.:

Since 1982, OPGI has featured the widest selection of restoration parts, including Chevelle parts, El Camino parts, Monte Carlo parts and more – all with the highest in-stock ratio and lower shipping and handling costs. For 30 years OPGI has provided the finest quality restoration parts in the industry.

To enter, simply log on to the OPGI Facebook page and “Like” us. Then submit photo(s) of your classic car and tell us why it’s special: Maybe it was the first car you ever drove; maybe you restored it with your father; maybe you rescued it from a junkyard. Whatever your classic car story is, we want to hear it!

Enter the OPGI Classic Car Photo Contest here:
http://www.facebook.com/OriginalPartsGroup/app_190322544333196

The OPGI Classic Car Photo Contest includes 12 car categories. From those 12 categories we will select three winners. The three winners in each of the 12 categories with the most public votes on our Facebook page at the end of the voting period will become finalists with a chance at a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place finish. Judges will select the winner from the 36 finalists based on the quality and creativity of the submitted stories and photos.

The categories are as follows:

• 64-77 Chevelle
• 64-77 El Camino
• 78-88 El Camino/78-83 Malibu
• 70-77 Monte Carlo and 78-88 Monte Carlo
• 64-73 GTO / Tempest / LeMans
• 64-77 F-85 / Cutlass / 4-4-2
• 61-72 Skylark / GS / GSX
• 54-76 Cadillac
• 63-76 Riviera
• 63-76 Grand Prix
• 59-76 Catalina
• 59-76 Bonneville

What are you waiting for? The Classic Car Photo Contest began on April 5, 2012 and ends on May 1, 2012. Enter now!

• First Place: $200 Gift Certificate
• Second Place: $100 Gift Certificate
• Third Place: $50 Gift Certificate

Special shout out to:

• The Staff at OPGI
• Seal Beach Lion’s Club
• Bogart’s Coffee of Seal Beach
• Boeing
• The Sun Newspaper
• The City of Seal Beach
• Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Hot Rod TV
• And all of our loyal OPGI customers!

Congratulations to DeMark Williams who won the 350 HO Deluxe crate engine and to Lou DeCandido and his 1969 Buick Riviera for winning the OPGI gift certificate!

Here’s to 30 more years of restoration excellence!

Special thanks to the following companies for their generous donations:

• ACC
• ACES
• American Autowire
• AutoMeter
• B&M
• Be Cool
• CPP
• Cruising for a Cure
• Custom Auto Sound
• Distinctive Interiors
• Dynamat
• Edelbrock
• Flowmaster
• Guaranty Chevrolet
• Hotchkis
• Hurst
• Lokar
• Long Beach Auto Detail – Belmont Shore
• Ken Harrison Ent.
• Milodon
• Mothers
• MSD
• Painless Wiring
• Powermaster
• Professional Products
• PUI Interiors
• Radis Custom Upholstery
• R-Blox
• Retrosound
• SoffSeal
• Southern California Chevelle Camino Club
• Surf City Garage
• Taylor
• TransDapt
• Trim Parts
• Vintage Air

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Seal Beach, CA—March 27, 2012— This year marks the 30^th anniversary of Original Parts Group, Inc. as an industry-leading manufacturer of reproduction GM restoration parts. To celebrate this momentous milestone, Original Parts Group is hosting the “30^th Anniversary Car Show” at the OPGI headquarters in Seal Beach.

“We couldn’t have achieved the past 30 years of restoration excellence without support from our awesome group of loyal customers,” said OPGI President and Founder, Dave Leonard. “So what better way to show our customer appreciation than a car show where classic GM car enthusiasts can showcase all of their hard work?”

On Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., come to the Original Parts Group show room in Seal Beach, CA for a day filled with all things classic cars. View Chevelles, El Caminos, Monte Carlos, GTOs, Cutlasses, Tempests, Lemans, Skylarks, Rivieras, Grand Prixs, Cadillacs and more. The 30^th Anniversary Car Show will feature Hot Rod TV national coverage, a live DJ, and a drawing to win great prizes! The $40 registration fee for each car includes an event t-shirt, complimentary lunch, swag bag, and eligibility for a participant prize. Bogarts Coffee of Seal Beach will be selling coffee and pastries in the morning. Barbeque and drinks will be available for purchase courtesy of the Seal Beach Lions Club. OPGI will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Seal Beach Lions Club.

“Whether you are showing your classic GM restoration or just coming to check out the cars, the 30^th Anniversary Car Show is going to be an event that you don’t want to miss!” said Leonard. “Please join OPGI for a day full of classic cars, great company, music, and entertainment.”

In the three decades that OPGI has been in the classic GM restoration business, they have received numerous awards and achievements, including the highly prestigious ”Best GM Restored Vehicle” at the SEMA show four out of five years. OPGI’s top quality Chevelle parts and other restoration parts have been featured on cars in movies and television shows, including Car Warriors and Hot Rod TV on Speed Channel and Overhaulin’ on TLC.

For more information on the 30^th Anniversary Car Show please visit http://www.opgi.com/ or call 1-800-243-8355.

About Original Parts Group Incorporated:

 Since 1982, OPGI has featured the widest selection of restoration parts, including Chevelle parts, El Camino parts, Monte Carlo parts and more – all with the highest in-stock ratio and lower shipping and handling costs. For 30 years OPGI has provided the finest quality restoration parts in the industry.

Get your hands on 152 full-color pages of Cadillac parts and accessories. With over 30 years of restoration excellence, Original Parts Group is the premier source for Cadillac and other classic GM parts. Find moldings, sheet metal, lenses, literature, soft trim, interior parts, underbody, suspension and much more. Original Parts Group has the largest selection of restoration and aftermarket Cadillac parts available! Order your completely FREE Cadillac catalog today!

Original Parts Group, the industry leading manufacturer of reproduction GM restoration parts, has the largest selection of in-stock parts anywhere. OPGI has nine different catalogs to choose from: Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo, Skylark, Riviera, Cutlass, GTO, Grand Prix and Cadillac. Order you free copy now!

If you feel the passion and think you’re ready to bring back the former glory of an American classic such as the Chevelle then follow these tips below to help make your restoration run smoothly.

Budget: How Much Are You Willing to Spend On Your Restoration?

Before purchasing a vehicle, it is important to plan and set aside the money you will be able to put towards your restoration project. It is always a good idea to give yourself breathing room, as these types of projects often times wind up being more costly than originally expected. Start the process with a Chevelle parts catalog so you have a good idea of how much money will be needed to put towards certain Chevelle parts. There is nothing more frustrating than running out of funds halfway through the restoration.

Time, Effort and Skill Level

Remember, each project is different, ranging from minimal to a complete, more labor-intensive restoration. Ask yourself: Are you planning on completing the entire restoration on your own or taking the vehicle to a professional? If this is your first restoration project, you will most likely want to attempt a restoration that doesn’t need extensive work. Don’t take on more than you can handle; some things are better left to the professionals.

Purchasing the Right Restoration Project

When it comes to buying the car to restore, make sure you have fully evaluated your skill level. Only buy a car that you (or someone that you know) will definitely be able to restore. Never buy a car without fully inspecting it. Become the expert on that type of car before setting out to purchase one so that you know what to look for and all the right questions to ask the seller. Remember to ask if the car is complete, and if it is not, what parts the vehicle is missing. Also ask and inspect the car yourself for any rust as this will add to your restorations total overall cost. It is a good idea for you to have the mechanic examine the vehicle and determine approximately how much time and money will need to go into the car’s restoration.

Find the Right Parts Supplier for Your Restoration Project.

Find a trustworthy source to order your Chevelle parts from. Some restoration parts manufacturers will provide you with free catalogs listing all the Chevelle parts and prices available for specific models. Check to make sure that the Chevelle parts needed for the car you plan to restore are not hard to come by and fit within your budget. Find a trusted manufacturer that specializes in your specific car’s restoration parts, for example, Chevelle parts or El Camino auto body parts.

While restoring your first car is a thrilling experience, it is important not to jump blindly into anything. Take the time to research the specific car you want to restore. The more you know on the subject, the more time and money you will save in the long run, and the higher the chances are that your restoration project will be a success.

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Original Parts Group Inc. is the industry leading manufacturer and retailer of over 75,000 classic GM restoration parts and high-performance accessories. Since 1982, OPGI has the largest selection of Chevelle parts, El Camino; Monte Carlo; GTO, Tempest and Le Mans; Grand Prix, Bonneville and Catalina; Cutlass, 4-4-2 and F85; Skylark, Special, GS and GSX; Riviera, and Cadillac classic parts anywhere. From Chevelle interior soft trim to Cadillac body panels and everything in between, if it exists, OPGI is your best chance at finding the restoration parts and accessories you want.

To register please download and fill out the registration form here, 30th Anniversary Car Show Registration Form.

The “30^th Anniversary Car Show” will feature Hot Rod TV national coverage of the event, an opportunity drawing, and a live DJ. The $40 registration fee—per car—gets you an event T-shirt, goodie bag, a complimentary lunch, and eligibility for a participant prize! Proceeds go to a good cause with a donation being made to Seal Beach Lions Club.

Come to the Original Parts Group show room in Seal Beach for a day filled with Chevelles, El Caminos, Monte Carlos, GTOs, Cutlasses, Skylarks, Rivieras, Grand Prixs, Cadillacs and all things restoration! Space is limited to 275 vehicles so be sure to register right away! Registration closes March 19th.

Staging begins at 8:00 a.m. The show runs from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Please remember NO BURNOUTS, NO EZ UPS, NO TRAILER PARKING AVAILABLE, and NO ALCOHOL will be permitted.

For more information please visit http://www.opgi.com/ or call 1-800-243-8355.

248 color pages packed with Bonneville, Catalina, and Grand Prix parts – what more could a Pontiac lover ask for? Order your FREE restoration parts catalog today!

Original Parts Group, a leading manufacturer of Classic GM parts, will send you a full color catalog containing thousands of performance parts and accessories with the model of your choice. From Chevelle parts to Grand Prix parts and everything in between, OPGI is your one stop destination for everything restoration.