CA Smog laws left me with no choice

This beautiful rust-free ‘77 Dodge W200 Powerwagon is making the ultimate sacrifice thanks to Californian politicians. It’s been off the road for 21 years yet, fired up with a little gas, new starter, and a spark plug or two. Unfortunately, a new California-approved catalytic converter cost more than the entire truck itself is worth. Therefore, it was torn apart to help resurrect an ultra rare 1974 Dodge Ramcharger 440 🤘🏻

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Good thing I live in Saskatchewan where my 76 w200 can live.

[@sorta_stock]

Yeah these CA regulations are killing the late 70’s cars. The catalytic converter alone is $2800. Makes for a great place to find parts though

[@sirswerve2493]

@@sorta_stock it does. I remember when you had to smog 65 model year and up. where better now.

[@markusa5521]

Keep it its to clean to junk oh to late

[@wreckerjonny6144]

Step one move out of California!. Step two save the power wagon.
I could use that box on mine

[@sorta_stock]

I’ve been trying to convince the Mrs but, there’s not much hope on that front. Maybe one day

[@devenhudon8896]

I would've taken the cab and bed for my 78. My truck got smacked up last summer. I would take the cab and bed.

[@wheels-n-tires1846]

Retrofitted smog equipment is mandatory???? Aww hell no!! My parents went through that in the 70s. They had to add stuff to moms 68 Charger ( my first Charger and high school car), then the law was repealed and they got to take it back off. Crazy they're back at it...

[@davidiverson]

I want to like this video but I'm sad to see what you had to do because I have that same truck! I'd happily buy that grill off you! Glad you saved what you could

[@sorta_stock]

It was a difficult decision to move forward with it after seeing how nice it was. Need to do a good job on the ‘74 Ramcharger to honor the late powerwagon lol

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Welp. There are 49 other states to choose from. San Diego is nice though I fully admit. Ask me in August how much I enjoy living in Texas. 🙂

[@sorta_stock]

I’ve felt practically every climate in the world and I’ve gotta say SD is my absolute favorite lol. Reno, NV would be nice too tho. Not a fan of heat + humidity

[@devenhudon8896]

I live in mass. I will take the cab and bed for my truck.

[@sorta_stock]

It’s already in someone else’s hands now. There are a ton of good parts trucks over here. Transport might be difficult but, you could always time it with an event in the area and knock out 2 birds with 2 stone

[@510CurtDawg]

What part of california you in??

[@nobodysgarage]

California politics suck. They sucked when I moved away in 1988 and they're even worse now. But the anti-classic laws are creeping into my adopted state now, so...

[@tanktank02]

Use some 1 address that's lives in MARIPOSA COUNTY no need to smog i got the info

[@dang5553]

Bs there is this place I live have some freedom should of sold it

[@dalescheidler3890]

So you did not want to spend the money.

[@sorta_stock]

The catalytic converter alone cost 2x what I paid for the truck. Instead, it’s going to help my ‘74 continue on

[@sirswerve2493]

Can I have the tailgate?

[@sorta_stock]

I went live with it during the tear down offering parts but, I no longer have the pickup. Sorry man

[@sirswerve2493]

@@sorta_stock Its all good. Your like 400 miles away. that's a lot of gas...lol

[@markusa5521]

Sad