How to Street Register a Race Car

JBurch said

Your biggest problem will be passing an emissions test. In 1969 California wasn't too strict in the regulations, BUT you still have to meet the regs of a 1969 vehical; visual and MAYBE a sniff test. The visual requirement will be that what ever California required has to be present if the car was a Ca spec car to begin with. If the car was from out of state you may have better luck.

Look for a sympathetic inspection station.

Good luck.

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When I brought my 68 fastback in to California from out of state, it got a quick visual inspection at the DMV. I went to the DMV office in Shasta right before closing time, so if you can, try hitting the inspection about half an hour to fifteen minutes before quitting time in a small town DMV office. If I remember right, the lady needed the VIN, and checked that the lights and wipers worked. She checked mileage and for seat belts and I think that was about it. I can't remember if she checked under the hood or not because I was tired and hungry and it was hotter than hell that day, also I didn't give a **** because 1975 and older cars are smog exempt. She did NOT check for brake lights. I know that because I need to pick up a new turn signal switch from slantsixdan so my brake lights will work.

Just make sure that you have the TITLE, not a bill of sale because that makes things go easier. If you can, get it titled first, then after all that crap is done get it licensed.