Re: [VintageLambo] DMV smog exemption DMV smog exemption CalifSMOG

In 1965 most american cars only had a pcv system. Introduced in 1966 was the air injection pump system, on many American cars sold in California. Then came the TAC system, and spark retard. By 1969 fuel evap. controls was here as well. First EGR valve was 1974, and first CAT was 1975. As you can see, many american cars were loaded with smog controls as early as 1966. Just look at a California 1966 Mustang 289. air pump,thermostatic air cleaner, PCV, dist retard. Jeff --- Bob Storck wrote: > Jack Riddell wrote: > > > I have found that if you as a registered voter, > take the time to call > > and write your reps, they generally pay attention. > This bill is > > horrible! Can you imagine trying to smog some of > those 45 - year old > > cars?! > > Forgive my cynical first reaction, but it is really > important to nip > this in the bud. Not that common sense is always a > factor in the > decision, but point out that the previous laws were > based on some level > of emission control that cars of that era were > expected to meet. > > Prior to "69 there were no emission controls, and > even after that it > only consisted of the breather vent feeding into the > carb to recycle > those fumes again. Some cars of that era were > horrible emitters, and > hopping them up only makes them worse, but we are > supposed to have some > choice. > > Cheers, Bob > > > __________________