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If memory serves me right 1975 was the first year for cars and trucks under 6000 lb reg. weight needed all the emissions crap ,1979 the weight jumped to I believe 9000 lb reg. weight as the new cutoff. If I'm wrong somebody will correct me. Hope this helps.