Ken,
Im also in PA, an when it came time to put my 52 on the road I just went with the standard registration, it was allot EASIER!.
My 52 runs regular plates ..."SO NO RESTRICTIONS"..THAT I REALLY LIKE.I work the graveyard shift and I'm frequently on the road in the middle of the nite, Some of PA's finest State Police officers like to to catch folks after dusk in there Antique plated vehicles...they got MY DAD a few weeks ago in his Olds ..they didnt fine him but gave him a hard time.
And as far as insurance ..State Farm came out & took a few pics gave us a policy of 22,000 replacement value for like $95 yr. all we did was class it a recreational vehicle.
Call your agent and ask what they will do for ya and tell em how ya will use your truck ya may be pleasently suprised, I was!
Tim

1952 Chevy Shortbed

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