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kevmic28 · 12-01-2010, 03:54 PM

Went to renew my inspection here in East Texas. An area that doesnt do emissions test. My truck failed because I dont have a catylitic converter on my truck. WTH.... Went down the street and they didnt even look to see if I had one. So I still got it inspected and she passed at the second place but it should have passed at the first one. What a waste of an hour.

w3lfd · 12-01-2010, 04:06 PM

Interesting considering the fact that no vehicles were required to have converters in '70, if any even did have them then.

I'd say the place you took it to is clueless and steer clear from now on.

71meangreenc10 · 12-01-2010, 04:12 PM

I would have to question the first place and ask them where in the world does a 1970 truck require a converter since they were not mandated till 1974ish.....

Smitty

406 Q-ship · 12-01-2010, 04:19 PM

Did they charge for that failed inspection? Stand in the center of their chest telling them to show you where a 1970 GMC is required to have a Cat. Catalytics were not required on 1/2 ton trucks until 1978 (States varied but all by 1978 had Cats) and trucks over 8500 GVW didn't require Cats until 1986. There has to be a agency in TX that controls who and how inspections get done, I would complain.

kevmic28 · 12-01-2010, 04:19 PM

Thats what I asked them. I thought it was 1977, but still. I asked the tech and he said its what the computer says and his boss was sticking to it. Hell he already had the sticker ready to go on the truck.
No they didnt charge me for it. The owner was just being a dick. I was actually gonna take my truck there to get the ac that I installed charged up but not now.

cdowns · 12-01-2010, 05:08 PM

thats what i love about florida no inspection of any kind

70c10-08 · 12-01-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

thats what i love about florida no inspection of any kind

Same here in Nebraska I think here u cud take ur cat off and they wudnt care

the epa aint to strict out here... yet

96blazr · 12-01-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 406 Q-ship

Catalytics were not required on 1/2 ton trucks until 1978 (States varied but all by 1978 had Cats) and trucks over 8500 GVW didn't require Cats until 1986. There has to be a agency in TX that controls who and how inspections get done, I would complain.

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Originally Posted by kevmic28

Went to renew my inspection here in East Texas. An area that doesnt do emissions test. My truck failed because I dont have a catylitic converter on my truck. WTH

Kevmic, jump online and log onto SEMA and find your local SAN Rep and let them know the name of the place and the address. SEMA and the SAN Network are there to help in matters just like this. What they're doing is nothing short of attempted robbery. The owner knows damn good and well our trucks never will require a Cat.

69sixpackbee · 12-01-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 96blazr

our trucks never will require a Cat.

Never say, "never". By the time all the pillaging is done...what is left as hobbyists, we will be ALL wearing catalytic converters disguised as Depends

No politics per rules...

68anniversary · 12-01-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 69 1/2 Six Pack Bee

Never say, "never". By the time the Obama administration is done pillaging what is left of our inalienable rights as hobbyists, we will be ALL wearing catalytic converters disguised as Depends

This political statement has nothing to do with a cat or no cat on our trucks. I hope it is deleted as it does not belong on this board.

AusTx68 · 12-01-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 68anniversary

This political statement has nothing to do with a cat or no cat on our trucks. I hope it is deleted as it does not belong on this board.

x2

trapperjack · 12-01-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 68anniversary

This political statement has nothing to do with a cat or no cat on our trucks. I hope it is deleted as it does not belong on this board.

His personel viewpoint has to do with cat. convertors.

68anniversary · 12-02-2010, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by trapperjack

Sure it does. And I hope they leave it. His personel viewpoint has more to do with cat. convertors than your comment.

I would suggest you read over the forum rules.
XVIII. Posts regarding politics or religion are strongly discouraged. These posts tend to create pissing matches and will be closed.

Spoof · 12-01-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 68anniversary

This political statement has nothing to do with a cat or no cat on our trucks. I hope it is deleted as it does not belong on this board.

x3

69 1/2 Sixpack Bee · 12-02-2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 68anniversary

This political statement has nothing to do with a cat or no cat on our trucks. I hope it is deleted as it does not belong on this board.

**70cst** · 12-02-2010, 07:20 PM

Gentleman...no politics. Period!!!

hayhauler71 · 12-01-2010, 09:04 PM

We used to have emissions testing in the twin cities but it cost to much to hire a bunch of people that can,t pump there own gas. Thanks to are former governor Jesse Ventura that crap was shut down.

rogergodding · 12-01-2010, 09:58 PM

There must have been some real DA working that day...... They don't open the hood on mine, just make sure it stops and has lights and wipers......

kevmic28 · 12-01-2010, 10:07 PM

He actually crawled under the truck to look for one. Hello like the red cherry bombs stick out right behind the cab under my flat bed should have been a clue.

skorpioskorpio · 12-01-2010, 10:34 PM

Since unleaded fuel was not even generally available until '73, although there was a brief period of "low lead" fuel before that, which would still fry a cat. Anyway, not even special emissions California requires a Smog on a '75 or older anything, car or truck. I think the first emission devices were EGRs in '69, airpumps started in '73 and cats started in '75 and I think had to be on all passenger cars in '76.

cheyenne shortstep · 12-01-2010, 11:11 PM

Please report this shop, it may not do you any good at the moment but this kind of behavior can not be tolerated. With all the rules and regulations being imposed on our way of life {hobby?} we must stand up and take action, some poor soul may go to that shop and when failed spend hard earned $$ having a cat installed on a vehicle that does not require one.

tonypaul · 12-01-2010, 11:17 PM

In Texas you can register your truck as a classic and you dont need a inspection...

skorpioskorpio · 12-01-2010, 11:18 PM

Actually all vehicles with Cats are also required to have nozzle restrictors in the fuel filler. So if you are going to add a cat you need to add that as well, so you don't accidently put leaded fuel (larger diameter nozzle) in your car, if you should happen to stop at a gas station that has leaded gas, of course that gas station would need to be at an airport, or maybe a boat dock but still.

kevmic28 · 12-01-2010, 11:32 PM

Yeah but registering it as a classic has driving limitations on it doesnt it or is that just antique? I remember checking into it last year but cant remember what it was. One would not let it be my daily driver.
Ill see what I can do to report it.

Ackattack · 12-01-2010, 11:57 PM

Some poeple are just not able to think for themselves.....

Today I had an insurance agent ask if my 69 truck had anti-lock brakes or airbags.

12-01-2010, 03:54 PM	#1
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	State inspections... Went to renew my inspection here in East Texas. An area that doesnt do emissions test. My truck failed because I dont have a catylitic converter on my truck. WTH.... Went down the street and they didnt even look to see if I had one. So I still got it inspected and she passed at the second place but it should have passed at the first one. What a waste of an hour. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

12-01-2010, 04:06 PM	#2
w3lfd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellwood, PA Posts: 123	Re: State inspections... Interesting considering the fact that no vehicles were required to have converters in '70, if any even did have them then. I'd say the place you took it to is clueless and steer clear from now on.

12-01-2010, 04:12 PM	#3
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12-01-2010, 04:19 PM	#4
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: State inspections... Did they charge for that failed inspection? Stand in the center of their chest telling them to show you where a 1970 GMC is required to have a Cat. Catalytics were not required on 1/2 ton trucks until 1978 (States varied but all by 1978 had Cats) and trucks over 8500 GVW didn't require Cats until 1986. There has to be a agency in TX that controls who and how inspections get done, I would complain. __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."

12-01-2010, 04:19 PM	#5
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: State inspections... Thats what I asked them. I thought it was 1977, but still. I asked the tech and he said its what the computer says and his boss was sticking to it. Hell he already had the sticker ready to go on the truck. No they didnt charge me for it. The owner was just being a dick. I was actually gonna take my truck there to get the ac that I installed charged up but not now. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster Last edited by kevmic28; 12-01-2010 at 04:33 PM.

12-01-2010, 05:08 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: State inspections... thats what i love about florida no inspection of any kind __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-02-2010, 07:20 PM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: State inspections... Gentleman...no politics. Period!!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-01-2010, 09:04 PM	#17
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: State inspections... We used to have emissions testing in the twin cities but it cost to much to hire a bunch of people that can,t pump there own gas. Thanks to are former governor Jesse Ventura that crap was shut down. __________________ Fuzzy

12-01-2010, 09:58 PM	#18
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: State inspections... There must have been some real DA working that day...... They don't open the hood on mine, just make sure it stops and has lights and wipers......

12-01-2010, 10:07 PM	#19
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: State inspections... He actually crawled under the truck to look for one. Hello like the red cherry bombs stick out right behind the cab under my flat bed should have been a clue. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

12-01-2010, 10:34 PM	#20
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: State inspections... Since unleaded fuel was not even generally available until '73, although there was a brief period of "low lead" fuel before that, which would still fry a cat. Anyway, not even special emissions California requires a Smog on a '75 or older anything, car or truck. I think the first emission devices were EGRs in '69, airpumps started in '73 and cats started in '75 and I think had to be on all passenger cars in '76.

12-01-2010, 11:11 PM	#21
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: State inspections... Please report this shop, it may not do you any good at the moment but this kind of behavior can not be tolerated. With all the rules and regulations being imposed on our way of life {hobby?} we must stand up and take action, some poor soul may go to that shop and when failed spend hard earned $$ having a cat installed on a vehicle that does not require one.

12-01-2010, 11:17 PM	#22
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: State inspections... In Texas you can register your truck as a classic and you dont need a inspection...

12-01-2010, 11:18 PM	#23
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: State inspections... Actually all vehicles with Cats are also required to have nozzle restrictors in the fuel filler. So if you are going to add a cat you need to add that as well, so you don't accidently put leaded fuel (larger diameter nozzle) in your car, if you should happen to stop at a gas station that has leaded gas, of course that gas station would need to be at an airport, or maybe a boat dock but still.

12-01-2010, 11:32 PM	#24
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: State inspections... Yeah but registering it as a classic has driving limitations on it doesnt it or is that just antique? I remember checking into it last year but cant remember what it was. One would not let it be my daily driver. Ill see what I can do to report it. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster



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