I have been trying ever since I bought it to pass the smog test. I've replaced all the missing equipment and been rebuiding carb, new o2 sensor, plugs, set timming, checking for vacume leaks ect. I came close on the last test but the "co" was still high.

I had 2 catylitic convereters with a air pipe in the middle of the 2. They were in bad shape I think they were original. The shop said they could replace the 2 with one for $228. They did a real nice job welding everything. I have a new converter where the smaller first one was, the air tube behind it and a new staight pipe to the muffler where the second converter was.

Should I go for the test with the new single converter or will I need to install a second converter? The good thing is I could install the second one myself. Thanks for any feedback on this.

 

I dont see any reason to put the second one back on in your case. On newer models like the 96 with OBD II there is more than one O2 sensor, and I think in that case it would be more critical.
Just take it through as is.

 

I get a free retest for 7 days and since the old converters were doing nothing maybe this will do it.