'76s, in CA Options

[Hammy]

So I've come across a 76 914 that's been parked in a field for at least 10 years
(never a good thing). There is also a 72 next to it with rear end damage, most likely only good for parts. The owner is wanting to get rid of them as he has so many vehicles sitting on his property.
The interior on the 76 is all there but is pretty deteriorated as expected. It has typical rust in most the usual places but I haven't taken a thorough look at the hell hole and longs. He also has the 2.0 for the 76 with all the Djet still there. The side shift is supposedly somewhere on his property but he has yet to locate it (tons of parts everywhere).

Basically I'm wondering if a 76 in California is even worth the effort due to smog requirements. Or Is it only good for parts in my situation?

[Maltese Falcon]

I can supply you with a new 914 bolt-in cat convertor for about a bill.
You will also need to make sure that the check engine light on the dashboard stays off during your smog check, otherwise they won't even test it. There is a special speedo cable on the '76 which has an intermediate secondary cable connected to it. The 2nd. Cable has a mileage counter box in it...which trips the dash light.
The '76 model is the last of 'em, big bucks if restored right.
Marty

[Cap'n Krusty]

I can supply you with a new 914 bolt-in cat convertor for about a bill.
You will also need to make sure that the check engine light on the dashboard stays off during your smog check, otherwise they won't even test it. There is a special speedo cable on the '76 which has an intermediate secondary cable connected to it. The 2nd. Cable has a mileage counter box in it...which trips the dash light.
The '76 model is the last of 'em, big bucks if restored right.
Marty

That's not a check engine light, it's a mileage counter warning lamp. It no longer has to illuminate, per BAR regs.

The Cap'n