<VV> 1966-67 California AIR car
Sethracer at aol.com
Sethracer at aol.com
Sun Apr 28 01:38:43 EDT 2013
The 1966-67 Corvairs delivered into California had the AIR system pictures
by Smitty. It was, frankly, a mess. At least Air Conditioned 1966 cars and
Turbo 1966 cars were exempt from the smog pump. In late 67, Chevy switched
over to the system that was used in all 1968-69 cars. Late 67 California
cars had the same system as the 68-69. Supposedly - as identified in a parts
book - there were smog/AC cars built. I have seen reports of sightings, but
no photos - hmmmmm? Anyway, the chances of one of these surviving is slim.
When the dealers quoted the owner 4 hours for a tune-up <grin> another
Ford buyer was hatched! That California-only smog equipment is now very hard
to find - if anyone is actually looking for it. At some point, the State of
California told owners they would never need to be inspected again (insert
Sound of smog pumps and hoses/tubes/etc. hitting the trash can) then, a
couple of years later, they told the owners: "On second thought, we want to
see them go through test again". At that exact moment, many Corvairs in
California suddenly had originally been delivered out of state, so didn't need
the equipment. Wink Wink, Nod Nod!
As of now, all Corvairs (and all 1975-back cars) are exempt from testing.
Catch 22 applies, all equipment is still required, they just can't require
it to be tested! Arrgh!
- Seth Emerson
In a message dated 4/27/2013 10:09:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
vairologist at cox.net writes:
Smitty Says: A friend has this 66 smog car in his bone yard. I realize I
have led a sheltered life as far as lates go but I have seen my share of
smog cars and this one is quite different, I suppose this is 66 only.
Just
thought some of you might be interested.
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