DMV Prodecure for Replacing Cab

[76PasoGMC]

OK guy's I have a quick question on the DMV procedure for swapping cabs

This is HYPOTHETICAL!!

Ok I have a 76 K15 it is a CA vehicle with a FEDERAL SMOG. Its the Heavy Half so it goes with only the FEDERAL requirements.

I have a 76 C20 Cab from a CA vehicle with CALIFORNIA emissions. It has all the smog crud.

My question is if someone were to put the C20 cab on the K15 frame, what would happen to its emissions requirements?? I have to make sure I don't lose the Federal SMOG. I only need a PCV and the original Air Cleaner. I do not want to have to use all the smog crud. Any ideas!!


Anyone care to weigh in??

Thanks Tony

[rfmaster]

Originally Posted by 76PasoGMC

OK guy's I have a quick question on the DMV procedure for swapping cabs

This is HYPOTHETICAL!!

Ok I have a 76 K15 it is a CA vehicle with a FEDERAL SMOG. Its the Heavy Half so it goes with only the FEDERAL requirements.

I have a 76 C20 Cab from a CA vehicle with CALIFORNIA emissions. It has all the smog crud.

My question is if someone were to put the C20 cab on the K15 frame, what would happen to its emissions requirements?? I have to make sure I don't lose the Federal SMOG. I only need a PCV and the original Air Cleaner. I do not want to have to use all the smog crud. Any ideas!!


Anyone care to weigh in??

Thanks Tony

Try to locate VIN on the frame of your truck. If you have vin on the frame you can swap cabs without major worries since a cab is not a 'major' structural member. I am not advising (advocating) moving vin plates, but it is commonly done due to rust repair on the door post etc. Also, fiberglass cabs are available, so retaining original VIN plate is obligatory.

//RF

[AceX]

Just swap the VIN plates.

[76PasoGMC]

Well thats interesting because I do have some cab repairs with the new cab........I may just have to do a little more cutting welding and grinding.