Oly,
I just insured my 37 1 1/2 ton this past month through JC Taylor antique auto insurance. I was able to use the regular N.Y. truck license plate and not go the historical/antique plate route. The cost for the year was about $50 but this is my 3rd vehicle insured with them. I think that everyone is right that your agent didn't want to spend a little time doing his/her homework!
