1979 T-Bird (Smog Controls) North Carolina
JFiorentino
11-23-2005, 01:55 PM
Hello, my son just inherited a completely stock 1979 Thunderbird with 66,000 original miles on it. I just finished a major tune-up and replaced the Alternator / Regulator as well. The car is running quite nicley now.
Question, a friend suggested that I do not need the smog pump and other emission controls in NORTH CAROLINA due to the vehicle's age. Is this true? If so, is there a write up on how to remove this stuff and how to plug up any holes left behind? Will the car run any better without?
Another Question.. The vehicle makes a popping sound when you give it gas. To me it sounds like a small exhaust leak, but someone told us that this is just the normal sound that this vehicle makes due to the dual exhaust pipes going into a single tailpipe. Can anyone out there advise if this is accurate?
Feel free to check the follow site for pictures of the car. It's in near-mint condition. http://verticalexcursions.com/ourjeeps/t-bird
John
Question, a friend suggested that I do not need the smog pump and other emission controls in NORTH CAROLINA due to the vehicle's age. Is this true? If so, is there a write up on how to remove this stuff and how to plug up any holes left behind? Will the car run any better without?
Another Question.. The vehicle makes a popping sound when you give it gas. To me it sounds like a small exhaust leak, but someone told us that this is just the normal sound that this vehicle makes due to the dual exhaust pipes going into a single tailpipe. Can anyone out there advise if this is accurate?
Feel free to check the follow site for pictures of the car. It's in near-mint condition. http://verticalexcursions.com/ourjeeps/t-bird
John
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