DatsunRick Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 I was wondering if anyone here has bought an out of state vehicle and has had any trouble registering it in California. I’m interested in a 1974 Datsun 620 in Nevada but don’t want to go thru any headaches trying to register it in California, any help from anyone that has gone thru this would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment
john510 Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 You will have to smog it,that could be headache #1.Then pay a fee/fine for bringing in an out of state car.Does it run ? Quote Link to comment
DatsunRick Posted April 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 2 hours ago, john510 said: You will have to smog it,that could be headache #1.Then pay a fee/fine for bringing in an out of state car.Does it run ? You would still need to smog it even tho it’s pre 1976? I would think it would be exempt from smog in California? And yes it runs 1 Quote Link to comment
john510 Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 1 hour ago, DatsunRick said: You would still need to smog it even tho it’s pre 1976? I would think it would be exempt from smog in California? And yes it runs You may be right.I thought it was pre '74 but haven't had to deal with that stuff in along time.It might pass if it runs. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 It's only sensible for a state to demand a safety check and include a smog check, specially California. Who knows what piece of shit is being brought into the state. All you need is the PCV valve, flow guide valve, the EGR, stock air filter housing with working ATC. All there, and (presumably) working to pass a visual at least. Although there may be no test specs for the '74, those with a California '74 must (in theory) maintain and keep their emission equipment. Once in, there should be no further inspections. Contact the DMV and ask them. They'll better know than someone guessing. Get it in writing. 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 It's not complicated. You'll have to take it to the DMV for a VIN verification and that's about it. Everything else is pretty much the same as buying an in-state vehicle. No smog for 75 and older Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 No test but they might give it a visual, ask them. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 There is no smog referee at the DMV. No safety check. No lights check. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 oh, you will need a certified weight for the registration because all trucks including small pickups are commercial in California and they need the vehicle weight. I got mine at the local trash transfer station where they have a scale Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 I bought my 68 510 in oregon upon arrival in california they did a vin check your car will need to have 2 matching vins body/dash body/door pillar not sure other options but body would be highest needed because its stamped into sheet metal the second could be dash/engine bay plate/ or door pillar Quote Link to comment
DatsunRick Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Thanks everyone for your input I will call the dmv tomorrow just to make sure and if everything checks out I’ll probably buy that truck. Quote Link to comment
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