Colorado Members Exhaust and Registration Question

[cericd]

Recently moved to Colorado and need a recommendation on someone to do some exhaust work on my 1970 C10. Muffler has a hole so I need that replaced and would like to have the tailpipe end with a stock style cut instead of the chrome tip that the previous owner installed.

I'm located in Denver. Anyone have a suggestion on a shop that would be able and (willing) to do something that looks stock?

Trying to get this thing ready to register here in Colorado. Will it just have to pass a basic old school inspection, i.e. horn, blinkers, wipers, muffler, etc.?

Thanks

BTW, I've seen way more classic vehicles here than I expected. Especially trucks.

[402Bowtie]

Welcome to Colorado!

I registered mine as a classic vehicle. That allows you to bypass the emissions test, and I think the license plate and registration is good for 5 years if I remember correctly. Check out the DMV website for more details. You can also use 1970 CO truck license plates if you register them.

Not sure on the exhaust question...

[cericd]

Originally Posted by 402Bowtie

Welcome to Colorado!

I registered mine as a classic vehicle. That allows you to bypass the emissions test, and I think the license plate and registration is good for 5 years if I remember correctly. I think you're supposed to average less than 5,000 miles per year if you do this option. Check out the DMV website for more details. You can also use 1970 CO truck license plates if you register them.

Not sure on the exhaust question...

Thanks for the info and the "Welcome!," I actually purchased a set of 1970 Colorado Truck plates prior to moving here in hopes of registering my truck with them. I'll take a closer look at the DMV website.

Do you know if there are very many other CO members here on the forum?

[Rickysnickers]

Originally Posted by 402Bowtie

Welcome to Colorado!

I registered mine as a classic vehicle. That allows you to bypass the emissions test, and I think the license plate and registration is good for 5 years if I remember correctly. I think you're supposed to average less than 5,000 miles per year if you do this option. Check out the DMV website for more details. You can also use 1970 CO truck license plates if you register them.

Not sure on the exhaust question...

They make you get a smog test on a '70s era truck?

[402Bowtie]

Here's a snapshot from the website. I was wrong. It appears you can register model year 1975 and older without any emissions testing or mileage limits.

https://dmv.colorado.gov/gas-vehicles

[cericd]

Anyone have a recommendation on a muffler shop in the Denver CO area?

[weim55]

You will also need to get a VIN verification on every vehicle you wish to register in Colorado if it currently has an out of state title. Should be a list of stations on the DMV website for this. I'll check into your exhaust question........

Steve weim55 Colorado

[cericd]

Originally Posted by weim55

You will also need to get a VIN verification on every vehicle you wish to register in Colorado if it currently has an out of state title. Should be a list of stations on the DMV website for this. I'll check into your exhaust question........

Steve weim55 Colorado

Thanks. First I've heard of this. Does this apply to classic/collector vehicles too?

[fishyalien]

Welcome! I am in the Denver area too. I have found that you have to do a VIN/Title check and then a emissions test unless you register as a collectors/classic vehicle.

I have used Exhaust Pros in Northglenn/Westminster for some work on another car of mine and they did good work at reasonable prices. I plan to take my truck there after putting in back together, to have them put new exhaust on.

Welcome to Colorado!

[weim55]

Originally Posted by cericd

Thanks. First I've heard of this. Does this apply to classic/collector vehicles too?

Yes it does, All vehicles from out of state are required to do the VIN verification regardless. Here’s another exhaust shop:

Exhaust Pro on Colfax Avenue.
Ask for Ron or Howard and tell them Paul at Dave’s automotive recommended them. 303-367- four nine zero zero

I have no personal experience with the shop but they come highly recommended from a good friend of mine that owns Dave’s automotive. Has been dealing with these guys for decades and really likes ‘em

Steve weim55 Colorado
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[cericd]

Thank y'all for the info. I'll check with Exhaust Pro and see what they say. Looks like they've been around a while and are familiar with classic vehicles.

I'm also trying to find a stock sounding/looking muffler. I contacted Walker which seems to be a popular brand in the old threads I found which were discussing stock mufflers. Walker responded by saying, "I’m sorry we do not list products for your application. Try checking Magnaflow Exhaust." Which I did, and they only offer "Performance" mufflers.