If you decide to go ahead at some point, please look into the Ca rules for commercial vehicles. If you want to put anything in the bed of the truck you must register
commercial, meaning yearly commercial fees ($700 up), commercial insurance (our is $720/year, we had to get it for our 5 ton with Historic plates because of weight), BIT inspection program, compliance with all CA truck programs. With Historic plates you bypass all inspection programs and license is $81 per year, but you cannot legally haul anything in the bed, hefty fine awaits. You're actually only supposed to drive the vehicle to shows or events, but I drive the Deuce and 5 ton at least once a month and have never been stopped. Yes, welcome to California.
