Thanks for all the info so far. I wouldn't be using the truck to make money just pretty much for moving toys around, and my farm tractor to upstate NY a couple times a year. I figured that going the "historic" route would be cheaper but the definitions for use are a little vague and Id rather not have to worry about it. The biggest concern I have at the "non commercial" stand point is the annual reg fee. This particular truck has a 35k GVW, I wouldn't be using it for anything near that so I think its silly to have to pay for all that weight rating. Is there any way I could get it lowered?? Even going down to say 26K would save a decent amount every year. Even better would be to get below the 18k to avoid the smoke test LOL...However I did find this in looking at the DMV website for vehicles exempt from inspection, but I don't know if it would also apply to the smoke test requirement
All diesel powered vehicles model year 1996 and older that are plated passenger, not for profit, governmental, commuter van, farmer or farm truck except buses