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1980 Chevy · 07-14-2004, 08:22 AM

New to TX...Just moved to Fort Worth/Burleson. I have 80 Chevy w/454 with Holley 750 carb, no cat converters. It does NOT have any SMOG 'stuff' on it since it was not required in the County I'm from in GA.
Does anyone from Fort Worth/Burleson know what kind of hoops I'm going to have to jump through to get my truck tags here?

Do they have a 'hot-rod' exemption here?
Thanks.

mhicks · 07-14-2004, 08:30 AM

I don't think you have to do anything to get it to pass unless the vehichle came with it. If it came from the factory with it then it has to be put back on.

1980 Chevy · 07-14-2004, 08:36 AM

Yes, it originally had a 305 in 1980 with smog stuff. Bummer.
Went riding out your way this past weekend....very nice country!!

Slonaker · 07-14-2004, 09:18 AM

You live in one of the few areas in TX (DFW, Houston, and maybe El Paso) that have emissions inspections. The rest of us don't have them yet.

I'm in San Antonio, and the city keeps changing their minds about whether or not they will be required to start in the near future. I don't know whether to take the rest of the smog stuff off or to start looking for the stuff it is missing.

Slonaker

mhicks · 07-14-2004, 09:22 AM

Burleson does have the emmission test. There are like 5 counties around Tarrant and Dallas county that have it. I live in Weatherford (Parker County) and they have it. I have a 73 and a 74 and they are exempt. Yes, I really like the Weatherford area.

1980 Chevy · 07-14-2004, 09:27 AM

How did you get an exemption if they require it in Weatherford? Age of vehicle? If so, how old does a vehicle have to be?

mhicks · 07-14-2004, 09:33 AM

It was because of the age. I am not sure but I think it is 25 years or older.

Jonboy · 07-14-2004, 09:47 AM

it is 24 years and newer. You should be exempt this year. Check out the TX Dep't of Transportation website to be sure.

Staceydude · 07-15-2004, 11:21 PM

I Have an 81 and I am in the same boat. I reckon I have another year to go.....

Wish I could find an inspection friendly place to get the emmisions done.

Good luck

Stacey

Staceydude · 07-15-2004, 11:25 PM

By the way,

Here is the website for all the inspection jargon you can handle...

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/

Slonaker · 07-16-2004, 09:09 AM

This info on engine swaps might be helpful:

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/Misc...ine.html#swaps

Slonaker

07-14-2004, 08:22 AM	#1
1980 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 55	TX Veh Inspections New to TX...Just moved to Fort Worth/Burleson. I have 80 Chevy w/454 with Holley 750 carb, no cat converters. It does NOT have any SMOG 'stuff' on it since it was not required in the County I'm from in GA. Does anyone from Fort Worth/Burleson know what kind of hoops I'm going to have to jump through to get my truck tags here? Do they have a 'hot-rod' exemption here? Thanks.

07-14-2004, 09:18 AM	#4
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	You live in one of the few areas in TX (DFW, Houston, and maybe El Paso) that have emissions inspections. The rest of us don't have them yet. I'm in San Antonio, and the city keeps changing their minds about whether or not they will be required to start in the near future. I don't know whether to take the rest of the smog stuff off or to start looking for the stuff it is missing. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

07-14-2004, 09:47 AM	#8
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	it is 24 years and newer. You should be exempt this year. Check out the TX Dep't of Transportation website to be sure. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-16-2004, 09:09 AM	#11
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	This info on engine swaps might be helpful: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/Misc...ine.html#swaps Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

07-14-2004, 08:30 AM	#2
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	I don't think you have to do anything to get it to pass unless the vehichle came with it. If it came from the factory with it then it has to be put back on.

07-14-2004, 08:36 AM	#3
1980 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 55	Yes, it originally had a 305 in 1980 with smog stuff. Bummer. Went riding out your way this past weekend....very nice country!!

07-14-2004, 09:22 AM	#5
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Burleson does have the emmission test. There are like 5 counties around Tarrant and Dallas county that have it. I live in Weatherford (Parker County) and they have it. I have a 73 and a 74 and they are exempt. Yes, I really like the Weatherford area.

07-14-2004, 09:27 AM	#6
1980 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 55	How did you get an exemption if they require it in Weatherford? Age of vehicle? If so, how old does a vehicle have to be?

07-14-2004, 09:33 AM	#7
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	It was because of the age. I am not sure but I think it is 25 years or older.

07-15-2004, 11:21 PM	#9
Staceydude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Area Texas Posts: 436	I Have an 81 and I am in the same boat. I reckon I have another year to go..... Wish I could find an inspection friendly place to get the emmisions done. Good luck Stacey

07-15-2004, 11:25 PM	#10
Staceydude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Area Texas Posts: 436	By the way, Here is the website for all the inspection jargon you can handle... http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/



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