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Originally Posted by rodneym
Good to know Mark IV. There used to be a rolling 30 years in CA but that was repealed. Now every car from 76 or newer must comply.  That makes bringing a car like this to CA a costly move (install cats, smog pump, computer if applicable, etc), or keep is registered out of state like the RVers.
rodneym |
You just do what hot rodders have been doing for years. Install the original smog equipment for the inspection/test and then remove it after it passes! Keep the components in the garage for the next bi-annual inspection. The chances of anybody (like the CHP) catching you in between is pretty remote. If the car was legal for registration in the year of its manufacture, it would be legal now as long as it has all of its original smog and safety equipment installed.