1967 Smog Pump

[James G.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

The Order Copy Of My 67 Indicates
Date Received 12/16-66
Order #32857
Exp. Date Of Production 01/27-67
Zone 20
Dealer 307.

I Think This Means The Car Was Sold By Harry Mann/ L.a., Ca.
When Were Smog Pumps Required For A California Car?
Best

On the tank sticker, ZONE 20 is Southern California, and DEALER 307 is Harry Mann. Are you sure it is a "real" tank sticker?

And yes, All 67 Corvettes sold new in California had A.I.R. K-19 Smog equiptment. Now did a dealer like Harry Mann or Clippinger "dealer trade" cars with Las Vegas and Arizona Chevrolet dealers ? You bet, and those cars would not have a smog pump. But their tank stickers would be for the "original" dealer that ordered the car.

In 1975-76, California ARB (Air Resource Board) caught up to the practice and changed the law to all cars coming into the state that reads

"All cars must have California emmision certified engine / drivelines and unhood emmision stickers and then pass the California smog inspection before registration. They also "must have 7500 minimum miles" before entering the state.

So if you live in say Colorado and just got transfered to Los Angeles and bought a new car last week and it has 2100 miles after you arrive at your new home you will not be able to legally register it until you have 7500 miles. LAW IS STILL IN EFFECT.

[Erik D.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

Do you have a photo of the tank sticker? Maybe we could figure it out better. Are you sure the expected date of production is 1-27-67?

Sorry, I have been so long in getting back to you, but I damaged my right rotator cuff and after all the surgery and re-hab, I have not had Corvettes on the brain much. Couldn't shift it until now anyway.

Yes, I have a photo. It is clear enough to read; ident # 809923, date received 12/16-66; Exp. Date of production 01/27-67 order # 32857, zone 20, dealer 307.

I witnessed this being removed from the tank. All serial #'s, date codes, part #'s are correct.

If it has been faked, someone went to a lot of trouble to do so.

I have applied to NCRS for delivery data, so I guess we will see what they come back with.

Thanks for your help and,
Best,
Erik

[Robert G.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

For most if not all of Jan. 67, the expected date of production said (19)66, not 67. Somebody forgot to change the date in the computer. That's why I asked about a photo. I don't know when the date changed, but with a little research I could make a guess. Maybe somebody here knows for certain.
Good luck with the shoulder.

[Mike M.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

Is this good news for my 1967 435 HP 427? It is a california car and when I bought it in 1971 I thought the smog pump was removed.
I am ready to order new manifolds now as the car had headers on it that I rejected when I bought the car SALVAGE from JD Corvette in paromount.
OK experts whats the verdict? make my day.

DOM

all 67 435's sold new in calif(assuming it wasn't delivered to a non-calif chevy dealer who then traded it top a calif chevy dealer), had k-19. mike

[Domenic T.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

Thank's Mike, now I have to look in the L & K's. Are there more?

DOM

[Erik D.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

Thank you Sir,

Hate to admit I am such a "Dino", but I am not sure how to send you a photo of the "tank sticker" yet.

Arm is OK, I shortened the throw on the M-21. Works great.

Best
Erik Dreijer
251 973 9082

[Mike M.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

For most if not all of Jan. 67, the expected date of production said (19)66, not 67. Somebody forgot to change the date in the computer. That's why I asked about a photo. I don't know when the date changed, but with a little research I could make a guess. Maybe somebody here knows for certain.
Good luck with the shoulder.

bob: FYI, my old 400hp a/c vette, vin 108272::: the tank sticker reads date received 12-13-66 abd expected date of delivery is 01-27-66. hope this adds info to your research.mike

[Robert G.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

bob: FYI, my old 400hp a/c vette, vin 108272::: the tank sticker reads date received 12-13-66 abd expected date of delivery is 01-27-66. hope this adds info to your research.mike

Thanks, that helps confirm late January and it's looking like the error continued into February.

[Robert G.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

Thank you Sir,

Hate to admit I am such a "Dino", but I am not sure how to send you a photo of the "tank sticker" yet.

Arm is OK, I shortened the throw on the M-21. Works great.

Best
Erik Dreijer
251 973 9082

To attach a photo to your post, click on 'manage attachments' which is below the text box that you type into. You don't need to post a photo for this.
I had trouble with my shoulder this year as well and had to shift carefully-nothing fast or hard.

[Erik D.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

Hope This Works

[Robert G.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

It ought to have the K-19. I can't see how it could be delivered to Calif without it. Maybe there were exceptions that we don't know about.

[Ara G.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

In no way do I profess myself an expert on tank stickers, but the perforations on the top of your tank sticker do not look like any of the alleged "real' ones I have seen over the years. The spacing between the perforations seems to be pretty far apart compared to "real" ones I've seen. Never doubt the lengths people will go to make something look real. I have seen many a time when something that "was" didn't turn out to be. Ara

[Brian M.]

Re: 1967 Smog Pump

My SER# 7471 shows date recvd 12-09-66 Exp date of prod 01-20-66.