Smog Questions

[Terry Lindsey]

I used to be the OIC of a LE Traffic Bureau I’m So Cal. So, don’t go the route of registering you car in a different state to avoid Cal smog issues. It’s illegal. Period. It doesn’t matter if you have homes in other states. If your primary residence is Cal register it here or risk some serious fines if caught. That being said, check the sticker under the hood to determine if it requires Calif or Federal emissions. That will help to determine exactly what is needed. Next, do your homework to find out what parts are missing and/or not functioning. Make a list and present it to the seller and tell them that these parts need to be installed before purchasing. Fortunately, early 76 models had fewer parts that later years. I personally chased down all the smog stuff to the tune of $4000, and installed them myself. Point is, you can still find them and that’s part of the fun. Good luck, if you like it and want it, you will figure it out.

 

[CRZR45]

Saw a commercial recently and CHP is cracking down on the out of state gig... don’t make your neighbors mad doing the out of state plate deal.

CHP REVAMPS REGISTRATION VIOLATORS PROGRAM

www.chp.ca.gov

 

[ToyotaMatt]

when i get some time i will post some pages out these to Training manuals

 

[CRZR45]

This is a great write up if you buy this smog project

Mid ’76 FJ40 Federal Resmog

Mid ’76 FJ40 Federal Resmog I was recently presented with the opportunity to get a rebuilt ’76 FJ40 from a friend for a sweet deal. The only problem was that I’m in California, and it was from out of state, where it didn’t have to get smogged. As a result, it had headers, and was missing...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[1969FJ]

I used to be the OIC of a LE Traffic Bureau I’m So Cal. So, don’t go the route of registering you car in a different state to avoid Cal smog issues. It’s illegal. Period. It doesn’t matter if you have homes in other states. If your primary residence is Cal register it here or risk some serious fines if caught. That being said, check the sticker under the hood to determine if it requires Calif or Federal emissions. That will help to determine exactly what is needed. Next, do your homework to find out what parts are missing and/or not functioning. Make a list and present it to the seller and tell them that these parts need to be installed before purchasing. Fortunately, early 76 models had fewer parts that later years. I personally chased down all the smog stuff to the tune of $4000, and installed them myself. Point is, you can still find them and that’s part of the fun. Good luck, if you like it and want it, you will figure it out.

What determines residency ?

 

[Spike Strip]

@laxman

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