View Full Version : Texas (Dallas) Folk: Smog Law Info
I realize that it varies county to county (specifically Dallas area), but I need some basic emmissions/smog law info. Does a '78 model year need to be tested at all? I read that "antique" vehicles are expempt, but what classifies a vehicle as antique in TX? 25 years or older? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Anderson
08-10-2004, 01:10 PM
Yeah, 25 and older...so a '78 would be exempt.
67Imp.Wagon
08-10-2004, 01:12 PM
I beleive 25 and older are considered antique.
Antique cars are required to have a safety inspection. Basically if it stops and has lights and a horn you are good for a sticker.
Beautiful! Thanks for the info.
hankcash
08-10-2004, 01:17 PM
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I beleive 25 and older are considered antique.
Antique cars are required to have a safety inspection. Basically if it stops and has lights and a horn you are good for a sticker.
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And my wipers had to work as well.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
I was surprised that the wipers had to work....
I keep a full bottle of Rain-X in the trizzunk!
HC-
That's pretty much standard...brake lights, turn signals, mirror(s), wipers, horn, and most likely an uncracked windshield.
stangzilla
08-10-2004, 01:23 PM
what about red rags in the gas tank?
hankcash
08-10-2004, 01:26 PM
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what about red rags in the gas tank?
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....or red rags as door locks???
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HC
Wow, MustangMulletFaggot, your hijack abilities are astonishing. Glad you could join us.
Anderson
08-10-2004, 01:32 PM
For a safety inspection, all of the following must be in operating condition:
Headlights, brights (if originally equipped) all turn signals (if originally equipped), tail and brake lights, windsheild wipers, brakes, emergency brake, if it has power steering it must not leak, seatbelts (can not be frayed or torn)...I think thats it.
Or come to Denton and I'll make sure it passes regardless of any of the above http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Aren't the inspection stickers issued per county you reside in? My buddy's moving to a Dallas suburb (not sure which one), and I mentioned just having it registered in another "smog-friendly" county, but he said that wouldn't fly.
stangzilla
08-10-2004, 01:37 PM
how about you come out here to visit
you fucking punk
The little boys from the local elementary school aren't doing it for you anymore? Get that Stang runnin' and you'll be back in business in no time, partner.
Settle down ladies. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Rob, You can have your car inspected anywhere you'd like, to my knowledge (at least I've had mine done in other counties)...however, if your car is registered in a county where it is required to be smogged, then I think you have to have it inspected in that county.
There are two types of registration for older cars, Classic and Antique. Classic has to pass state inspection, Antique does not. Of course with either of those you're technically not supposed to drive the car on a daily basis. The other good thing about Antique registration is that it goes by a 5 year cycle, so you only have to register it every time that cycle is up.
Oh and if your car was originally equipped with seat belts it has to have them. If it wasn't, then you don't.
stangzilla
08-10-2004, 01:45 PM
sorry that wasnt very nice
what i meant to say is you dont know me
and i wasnt trying to hijack your post
i was simply trying to say that a gas cap is also required
to recive an inspection sticker
ok sweetie
du$ty
08-10-2004, 01:45 PM
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Easily offended by sarcastic homosexual comments? Sorry, forgot to put the parental lock on this post...
du$ty
08-10-2004, 01:57 PM
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Is there something in the water today? Everyone's panties are in a wad....
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stangzilla
08-10-2004, 02:03 PM
i'm real dirty
the wolrd is full of two kinds of people
pussy's and assholes
and man i smell like shit
my freind blacktop brawler
said that once
stangzilla
08-10-2004, 02:05 PM
by the way your post kinda got jacked
but your the one that did it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Kid? Internet bravado? Give me a fuckin break, pal. It was sarcasm...get over your FTW BS. If Stang was offended (seriously), my apologies. He's apparently a big guy and can stand up for himself...
67Imp.Wagon
08-10-2004, 02:32 PM
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There are two types of registration for older cars, Classic and Antique. Classic has to pass state inspection, Antique does not. Of course with either of those you're technically not supposed to drive the car on a daily basis. The other good thing about Antique registration is that it goes by a 5 year cycle, so you only have to register it every time that cycle is up.
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Bass is right on this except I think you can drive classic daily. I really don't think it is any different than a regular registration other that you get that special classic plate.
Antique is a deal because of the five year thing but is only supposed to be driven in parades to car shows and stuff like that, but hey, who's checking.
I'm going with the antique registaration on mine when it's through.
stangzilla
08-10-2004, 02:32 PM
FTW BS?
does that mean fort worth back streets?
or fuck the world bull shit?
either way its something to do with TEXAS
i think
du$ty
08-10-2004, 02:35 PM
look pal...you can let it die or line them up.which way you want to play it.the worlds much smaller than we think.
hankcash
08-10-2004, 02:36 PM
knock it off guys...
this is gay!
HC
It was dead a long time ago...read what I fuckin wrote. And the world is too small to be takin shit too seriously.
67Imp.Wagon
08-10-2004, 02:49 PM
All the things mentioned above are what is required for a safety inspection but they are mostly concerned about cars that need to be smog checked, so usually they pull you in and if it stops and you got lights they start writeing out the sticker.
At least thats how it happens at the place I go.
Only $12 for a safety inspection.
stangzilla
08-10-2004, 02:50 PM
hes got the whole world in his hands
hes got the whole world in his hands
hes got the whole world in his hands
every body come on hes got the...
Apologies for the off-candor shit...
Back to what this was originally about...thanks for the smog/inspection info, it helped out a lot!
That's it I'm bringing in the big guy... again..
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manyolcars
08-10-2004, 03:18 PM
This post clearly demonstrates why RF gets respect and the other guy doesnt.
Nah, I'm really a dick...just ask Ryan!
Oh, and stangzilla is my friend.
du$ty
08-10-2004, 03:25 PM
what can i say...gotta roll around in the internet shit sometimes...no harm no fowl. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Anderson
08-10-2004, 03:54 PM
Some places are assholes....when I took my Cutlass to get inspected, they failed it twice for the E-brake. Probably revved the damn thing up to 3 grand before it moved...
I went to another place with my el camino, told the guy I was a little unsure about some things and he said no problem, and I got my sticker.
It's $12.50 btw.
Oh, one more thing...no bald tires. You're '50's vintage -wont hold air for more than three hours- bias plies wont cut it usually.
hankcash
08-10-2004, 03:58 PM
The shoebox is registered as an antique....
I NEVER have to get it inspected!
thank god for that...
HC
flt-blk
08-11-2004, 10:08 PM
I go to the same inspection place as 67ImpWagon and have never had a problem.
Just get Wesley talking cars and you're good.
I have normal plates on my A and needed
Windshield wiper
headlights (2)
Tail light (1)park light and stop
Plate light
Stop
Go
TZ
AHotRod
08-11-2004, 10:11 PM
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RileyRacing
08-11-2004, 10:29 PM
Hey, K&R,
I got kin that just moved down your way. He's got an 84 Dodge Ram, fourbye, 360 (performer package and headers with 340 heads) and he is wondering what he'd have to do to be able to drive the thing down there. Luckily, they did away with the tailpipes sniffers here about 10 years ago, but what do you guys got down there?
I'm "holding" the truck for him till it hits 25, but if he could get it down there before that, he'd be a happy camper.
Thanks.
Jay
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