[T3] California smog inspection for Type 3s

[Steve Rossiter]

I believe all cars in CA ’74 and older are no longer required to be
inspected, it might even be ’76 and older.

On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 3:57 PM, Robert Donath <rdonath at astound.net> wrote:

> My '69 square daily driver has never needed an inspection since I bought it
> 5 tears ago here in CA.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 28, 2011, at 2:18 PM, "Phil Hof" <phil.hof at ostronic.org> wrote:
>
> > Four years ago, my '71 was inspected at DMV when I sought to reregister
> it
> > after about 8 years on non-op.  However, all they inspected were the two
> > visible VIN plates (dash and doorjamb), and strangely enough, they also
> > wanted me to read them the engine number!
> >
> > The law always requires all original equipment to remain installed, even
> if
> > they do not check the functionality.  So this could leave open the chance
> of
> > a visual inspection to assure all equipment is at least installed.
>  However,
> > this was not done in my case.  Maybe I was just lucky?  Or maybe the car
> > looked clean enough they assumed all was correct?
> >
> > -Phil
> > ------------------------------------------
> >> From: Gizmo Bob <gizmobob at gmail.com>
> >>
> >> Not required... I've registered 4 recently... all older than '64 though.
> >>
> >> On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 11:11 AM, Robert Bills <rdbills at aol.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Excuse  my ignorance on this topic, but do Type 3's in California have
> > to
> >>>> have this  equipment in place to pass their inspection?  Even though
> it
> >>>> doesn't  work?
> >>>
> >>> I purchased a '73 Squareback earlier this month.  The DMV clerk at AAA
> >>> didn't ask or
> >>> say anything about a current smog inspection, which is normally
> required
> >>> upon transfer
> >>> of title.  Although it is dangerous to assume anything, it appears that
> >>> Type 3s are no
> >>> longer subject to inspection in California.
> > ===============================================================
> >
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-- 
Steve Rossiter
Safari Beige pushbutton dash ’64 Squareback
Ruby Red/Black Top '63 T34

Looking for N.O.S. fender beading and Bosch 1500 Fog Lights
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