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Old 08-16-2013, 11:25 AM   #167 (permalink)
bennelson
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Just got confirmation back from the state representative.

Yep, if I use a 1995 or older truck (without getting retitled as a homebuilt, but why would I want to do that anyways!?!? Pain to insure....) then I have no problems at all - no need for any emissions testing.

Alternatively.....
Diesels in my area were not tested until 2007.
So, I COULD use a 1996 to current model year truck, as long as I used an engine from 2006 or earlier, but I would still need to take the vehicle in, have it inspected, and show them that yes, it really is an older diesel, then they would exempt me.

Easiest answer is just to use a 1995 or older truck frame. But it's good to know that if I got a really good deal on a '96 extended cab, I could still make it work!
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