there is a slight chance i might be moving los angelas. the build date on my 75 is 11/74. I would like to take the car with me if i move. I do not however want to cat it, smog it, and air pump it. Is it possible to register it as a 74?
No, becuase it IS a '75. Just non-op it till early next year and see if our '75's roll of the smog list. I think it's likely...but I don't hear that fat lady singing yet.
You could fudge and buy a 74 roller the same color and use the plates!!..................did I say that!! No that wasnt mmmmmeee!!
Jeff
Time to bug everyone on the list about about SB708 again.
There is a bill in the California Senate to roll the smog exemption back to 1960
You read that right: nineteen-sixty. one-nine-six-zero.
Which means each and every 914 in CA will either need to get smogged, of get "historic car" plates.
Have -you- called your representatives to complain?
Try and pass smog unless you don't think you can. If you don't pass, take it to a judge and fight it.
Ok with that said. Is there any1 in CA whom passed smog with a 75-76 2.0 that isnt smogged, cat-ed-ed, or has an air pump on?????
It most likely won't pass the visual test with missing "smog" equipment. That's just the way it goes...
Do a preliminary test and DO NOT have it sent to DMV via the smog station! If it is labled a gross poluter you will have to jump through hoops to get it fixed!
Jeff
Does a 49-state car have to meet CA rules if you move there (Example: 49-state 914 1.8 had no cat, no air pump... would the owner have to install said equipment when it didn't even come on the car from the factory)?
If so, that REALLY sucks!
i don't know about cal rules. if the cat has been removed, you could be in for a nightmare. how long could you get away with jersey plates in cal if you were there on a "temporary" basis?
kevin
Thats what I was thinking Kevin. Our state inspections are good for 2 years. Registration is done on an annual basis. So, without getting a cali drivers license, in theory 2 years from the date I last have it inspected. Im pretty sure my insurance company would have some problems with that.
so get a dupe nj d.l. drive home every 2 yrs for inspection. so what if you're on a "vacation" in cal. that's what you tell the ins co.
kevin
Of course..... you can always "fake" the smog test.
Run it to 1/4 tank.... drop in 2 bottles of Dry Gas, dive 5 miles, run it through the smog test, then fill up the tank immediately afterwards.
A couple years back, I managed to get my Big-block El camino with straight pipes to burn cleaner than a Honda civic--LOL
The inspector looked at me a bit funny, but it passed.
Just a thought....
I had my 76 2.0 smog checked last year. It passed the emissions test but failed the "visual" when the smog pump did not work (not rotating-broken bottom pulley shaft) . Epoxied the rubber coupling at the bottom pulley connecting to the fan housing , took it back for smog check the second time and passed. It appears that the computer print-out has all the smog emissions devices that are supposed to be part of the car and the smog mechanic knows what device to look for. Good Luck .
What is "Dry Gas"?
so in cal, even if you meet the sniff test and aren't over polluting, you fail the visual, the pooch is screwed? no wonder i had to pay $2.23 for mid range gas 2 weeks ago in trinidad.
kevin
Sorry...Not trying to give you bad advice.... I wasn't familiar with the way they do things in CA.
Sounds awful.
May all the smog-test nazis be forced to drive Gremlins
It's getting harder and harder, but find someone that, uh, ummm, knows someone...wink wink nudge nudge...
I just finished my first motor, carbed, new cam, headers 009. then they passed the original smog law saying I had to remove everything and go back to stock it then turned into my weekend project. finally they released the 73s 'damned democrats'
The job offer for me out there, is on a per project hire. So, I think im ok with the Jersey plates for some time. I remember last time I lived there, I drove a really nice maluga 75 2.0 with smogg etc.
on it. OMG I couldnt believe how bad that choked the motor. I would be scared to pull out on a freeway with that crap on it.
Mike:
Thanks for answering my question (about a 49-state having to "upgrade" to CA rules)... harsh!
On all that other crap: hang in there and have one on me!
so if you have a 1.7 or 1.8 case code built to 2.0 internals you can sneak through? like it or hate it the smog rules were put inplace for a reason. relax mike, i get what you're saying. got roof?
i just killing time til the flaps open the phone lines. hate getting dirty before i go on the hunt.
kevin
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