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Originally Posted by Snake Eyes USA
Old thread I know.
1975 or older vehicles dont need smog.
1968 or newer need emissions.
There is a difference as Im currently learning.
Im currently trying to register a 70 gmc c10 total frame restore with 402 engine into a 72 cheyenne super. Family inheritance.
Truck is imported from Canada to California. Been a struggle fron day one. Now we are needing to pass emissions for a grey area truck that im sure wont pass. DMV has someone they call a referee who ultimately tells you hat to do or makes the decision. Anybody go through similar?
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I'm not sure I understand. Vehicles produced prior to 1976 do not require
any sort of SMOG certification in California. If there is an engine demonstrably produced past the 1976 date, you will be required to comply with 1976 (or newer) standards, depending on the date of said replacement engine. If the engine you are using is demonstrably earlier in production than 1976, you ought to be in the clear. Of course, the emissions equipment should still be present for the year engine in question.