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stepside-mitch · 01-26-2013, 10:29 PM

I'm moving to Evergreen this summer and I would like to bring my 82' square. I know Colorado has strict emission laws. How are you guys dealing with this? Would I need to register it as an antique (if it's even possible)? Are there any "custom car" exemptions? I really don't want to sell the thing. My pops is bringing along he '36 Ford and '36 Chevy PU and I know these cars don't require emission tests.

cochino12 · 01-26-2013, 11:06 PM

Move to or become friends with someone who lives in a non emission county. I think they changed the law a couple years ago, used to be able to register as classic and only have to pass smog once, now with collector plates you still have to have it tested every 5 years. I moved to elbert county a couple years ago so I havent paid much attention to the new law but I think that I'm right.

noco-k5 · 01-26-2013, 11:10 PM

Can only put collector plates on something that is 1975 or older. Used to be 25 years, but they changed it a few years ago. With collector plates you don't have to take an emissions test but unfortunately that's not an option on your truck. Good luck Evergreen is a beautiful area.

**Zoomad75** · 01-26-2013, 11:58 PM

The emissions laws aren't that tough on an 82. If I remember right they have to pass at the standards for the year of manufacture, not todays. Visual inspection means you got to have all the emissions stuff there for what it would have been equipped with. Back then, cat/convertor, pcv, evaporative system and possibly air pump. Evergreen is part of Jefferson county which is part of the front range that requires testing.

A good running, well tuned engine can easily pass emissions. Heck I could get my 2 quart a week oil burning 307 to pass in my Nova at the 1969 standard. It can be done. Registering it in another county is an option, but careful if you happen to get pulled over by the police for anything and your address on your licence and registration differ. They tend to frown on that kind of thing.

ryanroo · 01-27-2013, 01:10 AM

no emissions here....
Ryan

DirtyLarry · 01-27-2013, 01:18 AM

No emission testing down here either. The only part of CO that does emissions testing is Denexasforina, also known as the greater Denver area where CO natives are less than 50% of the overpopulation there.

ryanroo · 01-27-2013, 11:23 AM

i'm pretty sure CO natives make up <15% of the population down here!

SSC's76 · 01-27-2013, 11:47 AM

what is this emmisions testing you speak of? lol actually 99% of the cites don't test any longer besides I think you would be past the cutoff date in any city here that would

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noco-k5 · 01-27-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

No emission testing down here either. The only part of CO that does emissions testing is Denexasforina, also known as the greater Denver area where CO natives are less than 50% of the overpopulation there.

The emissions area is basically the Denver metro area and north (Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, etc). I live in northern Colorado and we used to not have to pass the stupid emissions test, but that changed a few years ago. I'm starting to hate this state.

FritzA · 01-27-2013, 02:58 PM

I agree with what DiryLarry and noco-K5 said. I am one of the ex-Californians and moving here was great to get away from the California do-gooders.

I live in a Denver suburb and it is still not too bad. The non-antique cars still get inspected every couple years and really just need to have all their smog stuff in-place and pass the test which is not too tough.

Luckily, bought my 77 C20 a few years ago and got the collector car plates!!!

01-26-2013, 10:29 PM	#1
stepside-mitch Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 64	Calling all Colorado users! I'm moving to Evergreen this summer and I would like to bring my 82' square. I know Colorado has strict emission laws. How are you guys dealing with this? Would I need to register it as an antique (if it's even possible)? Are there any "custom car" exemptions? I really don't want to sell the thing. My pops is bringing along he '36 Ford and '36 Chevy PU and I know these cars don't require emission tests.

01-26-2013, 11:06 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Calling all Colorado users! Move to or become friends with someone who lives in a non emission county. I think they changed the law a couple years ago, used to be able to register as classic and only have to pass smog once, now with collector plates you still have to have it tested every 5 years. I moved to elbert county a couple years ago so I havent paid much attention to the new law but I think that I'm right. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-26-2013, 11:10 PM	#3
noco-k5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 138	Re: Calling all Colorado users! Can only put collector plates on something that is 1975 or older. Used to be 25 years, but they changed it a few years ago. With collector plates you don't have to take an emissions test but unfortunately that's not an option on your truck. Good luck Evergreen is a beautiful area.

01-26-2013, 11:58 PM	#4
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: Calling all Colorado users! The emissions laws aren't that tough on an 82. If I remember right they have to pass at the standards for the year of manufacture, not todays. Visual inspection means you got to have all the emissions stuff there for what it would have been equipped with. Back then, cat/convertor, pcv, evaporative system and possibly air pump. Evergreen is part of Jefferson county which is part of the front range that requires testing. A good running, well tuned engine can easily pass emissions. Heck I could get my 2 quart a week oil burning 307 to pass in my Nova at the 1969 standard. It can be done. Registering it in another county is an option, but careful if you happen to get pulled over by the police for anything and your address on your licence and registration differ. They tend to frown on that kind of thing. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

01-27-2013, 01:10 AM	#5
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Calling all Colorado users! no emissions here.... Ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

01-27-2013, 01:18 AM	#6
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Calling all Colorado users! No emission testing down here either. The only part of CO that does emissions testing is Denexasforina, also known as the greater Denver area where CO natives are less than 50% of the overpopulation there. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

01-27-2013, 11:23 AM	#7
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Calling all Colorado users! i'm pretty sure CO natives make up <15% of the population down here! __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

01-27-2013, 11:47 AM	#8
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	what is this emmisions testing you speak of? lol actually 99% of the cites don't test any longer besides I think you would be past the cutoff date in any city here that would Posted from 67-72chevytrucks.com App for Android __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

01-27-2013, 02:58 PM	#10
FritzA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver Burbs, CO Posts: 116	Re: Calling all Colorado users! I agree with what DiryLarry and noco-K5 said. I am one of the ex-Californians and moving here was great to get away from the California do-gooders. I live in a Denver suburb and it is still not too bad. The non-antique cars still get inspected every couple years and really just need to have all their smog stuff in-place and pass the test which is not too tough. Luckily, bought my 77 C20 a few years ago and got the collector car plates!!!



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