Frank,

You should plan a stop at VanCafe in SC if you haven't already. Peter
is a really nice guy who might be able to help you out finding a smog
station. Good luck on the trip!

Jeff / 87 Syncro Westy
On Mar 10, 2007, at 7:41 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote:

> Date:    Sat, 10 Mar 2007 06:59:33 -0600
> From:    Allen Hill <route66rider@KNOLOGY.NET>
> Subject: Re: Impending Road Trip West
>
> The only hazard I can think about on the Vanagon is the CALIFORNIA
> SMOG
> INSPECTION!  From what I understand the Vanagon pretty much needs
> to be near
> bone stock, or any replacement engine needs to be newer than the
> vehicle to
> which it is installed and have all related air pollution
> equipment.  Even
> then it may be a roll of the dice as to who is doing the
> inspection.  Good
> Luck, as I suspect you will need it.
>
>
> Route 66 Rider!
> Ramon Hill
> Live Long and Be Free