Cali smog & title problems!

[Edahall]

Converting your Suburban to diesel would be a way to pass CA smog.

[64swb]

Is the registration on it current? Even if it is behind you just have to get it up to date, then put it on a non-op status. (reg. has to be no more than 90 days from expiration date to file a planned non-op). There is no smog required for transfers on a non-op. I had a '77 Chevy I bought that wouldn't pass smog for transfer, paid the non op fee, got title in hand and fixed it as I had the time. PM me with the details of your purchase/paperwork and I can give you a better idea on what you have to do to get a title issued to you.
-Chris

[mattcrp1]

I have had good luck on a few vehicles here in California just doing the transfer into non-op. You get a title and no registration. When I buy a project that is the first thing I do before I spend one dollar on it. I used to do vehicle verification's and became pretty familiar with it. There are also companies that do this sort of thing mail order. They will take care of the paper work and you pay them a fee and you get a title. Good luck.