Screwed for classic plate renewal
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treerootCO
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CardinalFJ60
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got mine!
aaaah...so nice to see the number "22" on that sticker! 5 more years!!
aaaah...so nice to see the number "22" on that sticker! 5 more years!!
treerootCO
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Nicely done! Who knew it was this hard to pay your taxes 
aaaah...so nice to see the number "22" on that sticker! 5 more years!!
Did it have to pass emissions?
CardinalFJ60
Rising Sun Member
nope
hallelujah! did not have to do emissions...just wrote a check. I'm de-smogged, so a big
happened when I got the envelope.
hallelujah! did not have to do emissions...just wrote a check. I'm de-smogged, so a big
happened when I got the envelope.
kurtnkegger
Rising Sun Member
Matt, I think you're grandfathered in, so the old rules still apply to your '77.
If you ever let the plates expire, and you register for classic plates again, then you're subject to emissions tests, and limited to 4,000 miles driving per year.
I missed getting my classic plates by 1 month, and then they didn't offer plates with restrictions...to me the new restrictions are too tight for my driving habits...I would have to disconnect my speedo cable for a while to "comply" with the 4,000 mile a year thing...
Graniteone
Wincher
Maybe you could buy a second gauge cluster and pop it in for the mileage inspection. I ve seen a few gauge cluster rebuild tutorials on Mud. I am leaning in this direction.
They are only 5 digit odometers. Simply drive it 103,000 miles per year. Think of all the fun you'll have.
Rzeppa
Rising Sun Member
That's a great idea! On the other hand, how do they know how many miles you drive each year if you don't have to have emissions inspections? What sucks is my 71 and 78 are both grandfathered collectors plates, but when I get my 76 back running and driving, I am going to have to get emissions inspection (which I expected) but now subject to the 4k miles limit.
I hate when they keep changing the rules! Another issue I have is that the current standards in Colorado are more stringent than when our vehicles were certified. They didn't have any such thing as grams per mile in the 1970s (it was ppm), and of course they didn't have the treadmill test. I call BS!
kurtnkegger
Rising Sun Member
Jeff,
I think they will take a mileage reading at emissions tests, and give the green light if the vehicle has less than 20,000 additional miles in the 5 year span.
You might be exempt still on your 76 for unlimited mileage, and no tests. I think that's the cut-off year...Wouldn't that be nice...
I think they will take a mileage reading at emissions tests, and give the green light if the vehicle has less than 20,000 additional miles in the 5 year span.
You might be exempt still on your 76 for unlimited mileage, and no tests. I think that's the cut-off year...Wouldn't that be nice...
My odometer is 6 digits.
I was miffed about the 4500 mi/yr also, until I realized just how few miles I actually put on the 40. Probably 4000 in 2 years.. need to drive it more this summer.
Rzeppa
Rising Sun Member
Tests? Plural? I thought with classic plates one of the main reasons to get them is no more emissions tests ever? Since I had to have one when I first bought them, I have never had to have another one my 71 or my 78 tested, which I have owned for 19 years and 13 years respectively.
nuclearlemon
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that changed a couple years ago and 76 and newer rigs now signing up for classic plates have to e test every five years
Rzeppa
Rising Sun Member
Let's get that stupid law changed back to where it made sense!
nuclearlemon
Hard Core 4+
now that we're kalifornia, that won't happen
New to CO Emissions
Hello, new to the forum and having a blast reading through the posts. I drove my 79 40 down from AK and I now have to register the thing in CO. Sounds like a pain. It is desmogged and the previous owner just put a straight pipe exhaust out the side.
From reading it looks like I need an entire new exhaust system and get the smog pump working. I am not up for the challenge of learning how to do the exhaust - does anyone have any recommendations on where/how to have this done?
thanks
-Rob
Hello, new to the forum and having a blast reading through the posts. I drove my 79 40 down from AK and I now have to register the thing in CO. Sounds like a pain. It is desmogged and the previous owner just put a straight pipe exhaust out the side.
From reading it looks like I need an entire new exhaust system and get the smog pump working. I am not up for the challenge of learning how to do the exhaust - does anyone have any recommendations on where/how to have this done?
thanks
-Rob
Welcome, Rob. My first call would be to 
at Adventure Offroad http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=10843
at Adventure Offroad http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=10843
Rezarf
Hard Core 4+
I'd bet you'll need to start tracking down the parts to make the re-conversion happen. This has potential to be a long frustrating road boss. Either way, welcome to the forum and Colorado! 40's Rock!