Original Parts Group specializes in manufacturing difficult to find parts for vintage American Iron.

There’s nothing like restoring a vintage car from your youth, unless of course, the car you are working on isn’t among the most popular vehicles of the day. Now that the popular classic muscle cars have just about all been claimed, other vintage American iron is coming into prominence. Among those are the ’60s and ’70s era Cadillacs and the parts supplies are beginning to catch up with the demand. Original Parts Group (OPG) is one of the leaders in providing hard to find parts for General Motors cars from the greatest era in muscle cars.

Targeting restoration parts for Chevelle, El Camino, GTO, Cutlass, Grand Prix and Skylark models, OPG also serves the Monte Carlo, Riviera and now the Cadillac enthusiasts with difficult to find original spec items.

Cadillac arm rest pads from OPG.

OPG’s Gus Stewart loves his job at the company and is excited about the new products for 2013. “We have some really great new products for the Cadillac enthusiasts,” Stewart says. “Those items that you just couldn’t find anywhere, and if you did, they were beyond use. One of my favorites is the 1965-1966 Cadillac Deville armrest pad. Even if you search the salvage yards all year long you wouldn’t find one that was useable.”

The Deville armrest pad from OPG is a new reproduction piece that are authentic in every possible detail. “The textures and colors are identical to the factory originals,” says Stewart.

Brightwork like the outer mirrors for 1959 to 1964 Cadillacs are priceless, but their addition to a restored Caddy can make all the difference between a show-stealer or an also ran. “Our outer mirrors are identical to the factory die cast and represent the true restoration mentality of having the correct size and style mirror on your Cadillac. All markings, contours and mounting points are original factory correct,” he states.

OPG's reproduction door handles are factory correct. The handle and button sets are identical in appearance, fit and finish.

Pieces like door handles that take severe abuse over the years are treasured by the resto crowd. “OPG’s reproduction door handles are factory correct and we guarantee them to be exact,” Stewart boasts. “Our handle and button sets are identical in appearance, fit and finish. You’re just not going to find a better piece on the market.”

Entering their 31st year of business, OPG has many of the needed parts to take a vintage car from clunker to show car. From gas tanks to car care products, OPG offers a full line of products for the restoration enthusiasts.