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Title: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: Mdbound2005 on August 23, 2020, 07:14:52 PM
Hi everyone

I’m looking to purchase an out-of-state 1967 GT 500 which has “No Thermactor Exhaust System” because it was delivered outside of California originally

Because I live in California, I realize there is no smog check required for a 1967 vehicle, but would I be able to register this vehicle in California all these years later if it does not have a Thermactor?

Furthermore, the car has inboard lights and I want to make sure that it would be road legal in California.

Many thanks for your advice and expertise!!!
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: 6s1802 on August 23, 2020, 07:35:35 PM
Vehicles prior to 1976 are no longer require a bi-annual smog check. If a vehicle was brought in from out of state California does not make you retrofit it's emission system onto it. You don't have to do anything but be prepared to be bent over by the DMV for registration fees once they realize it's a Shelby.
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: 6s1802 on August 23, 2020, 07:36:32 PM
As far as the inboard lights go not an issue.
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: Side-Oilers on August 23, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
^^^+1^^^
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: 2112 on August 23, 2020, 11:33:40 PM
Except for your sales tax and registration, good news, right?   8)
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: 557 on August 24, 2020, 12:45:42 AM
Been driving an inboard light car on and off since 82.Been pulled over by law enforcement many ,many times.The lights were never an issue(though a lot of other things were......). :o
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: Mdbound2005 on August 24, 2020, 12:46:40 AM
Thank you all for your replies.  Gives me great comfort. And thank you 2112 for guiding me to this forum.

Yes, CA tax is a killer, but that’s the price you pay for sunshine and palm trees... 8)
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: 2112 on August 24, 2020, 01:15:00 AM
Thank you all for your replies.  Gives me great comfort. And thank you 2112 for guiding me to this forum.

Yes, CA tax is a killer, but that’s the price you pay for sunshine and palm trees... 8)

It is a killer up here too. Our price for snow capped peaks, green forests and blue waters.

Keep us posted on your progress.

🍻
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: J_Speegle on August 24, 2020, 04:18:19 AM
There won't be a smog/emission test to register your car and as mentioned no bi-annual test. Your car could still be inspected and tested if picked on one of the sniffers (often placed on freeway )  or by a random emission test sites. Been a while since I've seen either locally so don't know if CHP or DMV is doing that currently or has the funding.

If "caught" then you'll have to go through the process of proving that your car didn't originally come with Thermactor.  Not getting any phone calls for a number of years so it appears they are not pushing the envelope bu the laws  still require original emission equipment. Don't believe there are any current retrofits for cars not originally equipped with factory systems but the state really had a thing for multiple carbs at one point.

Every year of so the idea of doing bi-annual tests comes back up in Sacramento so expect the party in power to continue pushing that button. Means more jobs, more fees and helps promote other things that are important to some.

As mentioned the fees will be notable. It's not that its a Shelby its the value.

Suggest that you think about what you say during the process of registering - just answer the questions thoughtfully. You don't need to bring up subjects like VIN stamped trans and or engines, hidden VIN's  and such. Don't show off what you know, how rare the car may be and so but be nice

Good luck with your possible future purchase.
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: 67 GT350 on August 24, 2020, 07:55:03 AM
CA IS BI-ANNUAL????? Do you mean 2 times a year, Ca residents have to get cars checked??? Was I reading that right or dreaming? I mean nightmare.
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: J_Speegle on August 24, 2020, 03:26:10 PM
CA IS BI-ANNUAL????? Do you mean 2 times a year, Ca residents have to get cars checked??? Was I reading that right or dreaming? I mean nightmare.

Both listed under "biannually" in many dictionaries

Guess it should be "biennially" a change of one vowel and with most people, spoken the same. Try it :)
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: 2112 on August 24, 2020, 04:18:01 PM
I think congratulations are in order.   8)
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: JD on August 24, 2020, 04:31:56 PM
I think congratulations are in order.   8)

^^^ Yes, congrat's
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: 68krrrr on August 24, 2020, 11:55:02 PM
Just registered my 67 GT500 in January  of this year in CA & no issues at all luckily my seller helped me out with a tax break ;) hopefully we'll get another one in CA good luck with your search.
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: 557 on August 29, 2020, 04:14:49 PM
I once bought a very thing in Ca. back in the day.Paid 700 for the car and 2k for the (seperate)”rare”original hardtop.Did wonders for my reg. fees. 8)
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: Mdbound2005 on September 01, 2020, 02:57:41 AM
Thank you all for the congratulations!

She should be arriving in the next week.

67 GT500 fully restored black with white stripes.  Automatic.  Pictures were stunning

Can’t to meet her   8)

By the way, who is the best mechanic near LA/Beverly Hills for the 428?

Who did you guys insure through? Hagerty?  They don’t have great online reviews.  Who else would you recommend?

Any other pointers for a new GT500 owner?
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: pchmotoho on September 01, 2020, 06:29:06 AM
I once bought a very thing in Ca. back in the day.Paid 700 for the car and 2k for the (seperate)”rare”original hardtop.Did wonders for my reg. fees. 8)

What he said.  Yea, I hear 67 owners manual are worth at least 80K now. 

Congrats as well. I hope to see it soon. Steve Beck (Checkpoint Automotive) down in Santa Monica is a great mechanic. 
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: JD on September 01, 2020, 08:40:10 AM
I use Heacock for insurance, might check with them

Congrat's on getting the car!
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: TOBKOB on September 01, 2020, 09:14:54 AM
I have had 6 cars insured with Hagerty for around 10 years with no claims but the rates are good and fewer restrictions than some other insurers...

TOB
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: Coralsnake on September 01, 2020, 09:18:38 AM
Please check multiple insurance options

I found Hagerty to have higher rates in my area.

Apparently after 30 plus years, they just assumed I was a lock.
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: 68krrrr on September 01, 2020, 07:33:48 PM
Please check multiple insurance options

I found Hagerty to have higher rates in my area.

Apparently after 30 plus years, they just assumed I was a lock.

Good to know i should have shopped around myself ,next year i'll check before i renew .
Title: Re: Thermactor Exhaust and Inboard Light question for California registration
Post by: TOBKOB on September 01, 2020, 09:27:19 PM
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Good to know i should have shopped around myself ,next year i'll check before i renew .

If you drive your car much you had better check on the other companies driving restrictions as well as price. Some have a milage restriction and some allow club activities only. With Hagerty the only restriction is you can't use the car as a daily driver and no mileage restrictions. When I read about other's restrictions I called Hagerty and I was told they want you to 'drive the cars'. Multiple cars have an impact on the rates also... :)

TOB