Parts Haulers (Pickups)

I do chuckle at the lifted 4 by's on the freeways with the undercarriages so clean you can see the probability is very low that they are used for off-roading. certainly in say Los Angeles, with no snow and little rain, I can only assume they are compensating for something. But hey, its there cash to spend as they see fit. I have used this '85 d250 for decades. Originally was a 360 2bbl and pulled my hobby cars around just fine. got 12 mpg. Put in a hot 440, and while a ton of fun in the stop light granprix, mileage dropped to 7 mpg. Recently repowered with a 12V cummins and couldn't be happier. Averages 22 empty and 19 towing. I rarely tow large nor heavy things. over the years my only complaint has ever been the lack of room in the standard cab. I'd definitely prefer a club or crew cab.