US & Canadian Things the same?

[Monteman]

I just bought a VW Thing from Canada and intend to import it into the US. For California, I have to show EPA certification but wanted to know if Canadian and US 1974 Things are the same. If so, is there a site somewhere to reference this?

Has anyone else tried importing one into California?

Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks!

[Al Capulco]

Depends where it was made, Mexico or Germany and what year. Should be a metal plate in the trunk area.

[Monteman]

It looks like it was built in Mexico in 1974

Thanks again for the help!

[Al Capulco]

That should not be a problem.

[Monteman]

Any suggestions on how I can find something I can show to the DMV to verify they are truly the same spec between the US and Canadian version?

[Semper_Dad]

Canadian Things are generally more polite.
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[Monteman]

I think I was too worried about the US Border Patrol. I was in and out within 20 minutes and on my way. I spent quite a bit of time making sure I had all the paperwork done and talked to the office before I arrived to confirm everything which helped tremendously.

The next challenge is going to be the California registration but at least half the journey is done.

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From what my son says about California DMV, you may be less than half done.