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Re: FW: '67 Spitfire? Hopes? Chances?

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Subject: Re: FW: '67 Spitfire? Hopes? Chances?
From: John Matthews <matthews@apple.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 96 12:16:54 -0800
Michael,

I belive Ross is correct here about the smog. Most likely a '67 model will just 
need to have a "thermostatic air cleaner, pcv valve, and a NOX box". At least 
that's all that my '67 Ford needed. The more important thing is the basic 
condition fo your engine and fuel system. The parts list was simple for the 
Ford so I put everything on and took it for a test. The emmissions were about 
1000 times the alowable amount (lucky this was before the gross poluter law) I 
tried every trick I could think of to get them down, but finally had to have 
the carb rebuilt and replace the gasket under the intake manifold. Once this 
was done it came in way under the requirement and I got my certificate and 
registration (they also take your car away if it's more than 1 year out of 
reg). I don't think as somebody said that it will be difficult to smog a 
properly running car, as long as all the right parts are present, (big 
difference between '67 and '74). If you're planning on doing a complete 
restoration You'll surely end up rebuilding the carbs and such. Just check with 
the "CARB" and plan on spending a few extra bucks on California specific parts. 
Once you get through the restoration I'm sure the $300 or so bucks you spend to 
bring it in will seem rather small, ask for an exemption and go through AAA if 
you can. Yes, our smog process can seem daunting, but if you follow the rules 
and have some patience you'll get through it. Feel free to contact me if you 
have specific questions and I'll try to answer. Just my .02¢



John Matthews
'61 & '65 Heralds


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