I'm using this 1974 F-250 Ranger XLT, to which I have added a power liftgate.   It does parts hauling duty,  lumber and garden supply hauling duty, and "oh crap I actually won that auction for that old scroll saw and now I have to get it home" duty.     My previous parts hauler was a '94 F250 with a 5 speed (and a powered liftgate, which I have found to be indispensable).  The 5 speed was great, because it kept people from asking to borrow my truck.   ... View more