Just for information. The 1974 MGB does havew to be smogged. The new law
exempt 1973 and older vehicles. Even if they just move into the state.
Skip..........At 10:53 PM 3/21/98 -0800, John Bartholomew wrote:
>Philip Morgan <padre@billman.kuntrynet.com> wrote
>
>>Subject: Moving to California!
>>
>>This is a hypothetical question at this stage, but it may become reality
>>in the not too distant future. I have a 1975 and a 1974 1/2 MGB. Both
>>cars have had the air pump and other emissions control stuff removed. Do
>>I have to put all that "good" stuff back on before I can take the cars to
>>California? What other problems may be encountered if I choose to keep
>>the cars and re-locate in California?
>>
>>Regards Philip
>
>Philip,
> California law requires that the vehicle be unmodified and with all
>it's original emission equipment. So in theory you may need these items to
>get it registered in California. We now have just enacted a change to the
>SMOG laws. Your 1974 car will not need a bi-annual smog inspection, however
>the '75 will. You may also be expected to get the 74 smogged once when you
>first register it. Perhaps someone more knowlegable can comment further on
>this.
>Be aware California has a $300 fee for registering your car if it from out
>of state and does not have a sticker showing that it complies with
>California emissions standards. This fee is a one time charge and quite
>apart from the normal yearly road tax. A buddy of mine brought a Astro Van
>from Minnesota and ran into this problem. The van was identical to the
>locally marketed product and so with a trip to the Ford dealership parts
>counter to order a sticker and then apply it, he was able to satisfy the
>inspector at the department of Motor Vehicles when he finally registered
>it.
>I suggest you look in the Moss Catalog and order the sticker for each of
>your cars when the time comes and save yourself $600.
>The law requires that you only operate your vehicle with all of the
>emission equipment in tact, so the DMV inspector *may* do a visual
>inspection for some of the better known items like the air pump, rail and
>catalytic converter. There will be a definite check for the emission
>sticker. So one set of equipment may get the two cars registered!
>If I can help further contact me directly, John.
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