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Title: california smog rules/regulations
Post by: Srt on February 09, 2011, 12:14:54 AM

A very significant 'win' for older car lovers here in California. What's happening in YOUR state?
"...http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62541

Title: Re: california smog rules/regulations
Post by: dave1987 on February 09, 2011, 12:24:23 AM

VERY COOL!

Well, here in Idaho....Last January pre 81 vehicles were announced exempt from all smog check and testing in Ada and Canyon counties. As far as I know, Those are the only two counties that even require any testing of any sort. The rest is just farm land...Prior to last January, not even Canyon county had any testing.

Title: Re: california smog rules/regulations
Post by: blupinto on February 09, 2011, 12:39:41 AM

Whew! Alas, my Rodeo may be doomed next year... friggin' environazis! >:(

Title: Re: california smog rules/regulations
Post by: Srt on February 09, 2011, 09:40:55 AM

Here's another link that takes you to a page where you can research 'specialty' car licensing requirements in all 50 states. Even has downloadable forms!

http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62843 (http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62843)

Title: Re: california smog rules/regulations
Post by: turbopinto72 on February 09, 2011, 11:03:35 AM

Great Info. Thanks Steve :D

Title: Re: california smog rules/regulations
Post by: Wittsend on February 09, 2011, 07:41:38 PM

Thanks from all my cars:

1961 Corvair Station Wagon
1963 Rambler American
1964 Studebaker Daytona (w/Chevy 350)
1965 Sunbeam Tiger (w/Ford 289)
1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon (w/ 2.3 Turbo)
1973 Datsun 510
1973 Plymouth Valiant

I and my cars thank everyone for their effort.
Tom

Title: Re: california smog rules/regulations
Post by: beicholz on February 10, 2011, 09:16:26 AM

I am unclear about this posting as of Feb 2011. Are smog checks necessary in CA now or not? My '76 passed smog when I bought it with flying colors, only emiting a fraction of the limits. But this year, I renewed without a smog check. They didn't ask for one. Are all Pintos now exempt in CA? ???

Title: Re: california smog rules/regulations
Post by: chrisf1219 on February 10, 2011, 10:35:42 AM

no not all pintos are except. smog test is every 2 yrs in ca.if your 75 0r older your almost golden if your newer like my 77 wagon its a fight every 2 years :showback: i think the smog police schould go away and leave our hobby cars alone.fredom for our older cars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: chris in ca.

Title: Re: california smog rules/regulations
Post by: Srt on February 10, 2011, 12:24:22 PM

According to the state; if the car is 1975 or OLDER no check required in California

Title: Re: california smog rules/regulations
Post by: slowride on February 10, 2011, 05:37:39 PM

Quote from: Srt on February 10, 2011, 12:24:22 PM
According to the state; if the car is 1975 or OLDER no check required in California

BUT (and this is important), legally the emission controls must still be intact and functional.

Title: Re: california smog rules/regulations
Post by: Srt on February 11, 2011, 02:53:59 AM

Quote from: slowride on February 10, 2011, 05:37:39 PM
BUT (and this is important), legally the emission controls must still be intact and functional.

good point slowride. good point.

Pinto Car Club of America

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