" From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> " " I figure I need a small truck for the lighter stuff and getting in and " out of my cabin (20 mpg isn't too bad) and as soon as my '84 J10 is done, " I'll be able to sell the modded '73 J4000 or turn it into a flatdeck tow " truck (wish I could find an M715 frame with the 12' bed option! I won't be " as happy with a GM 2 ton conversion and FSJ cab) " " Jim Blair, Seattle, WA '84 J10 Black Jack (getting lifted and stroked!), '73 " J4000 304/TH400/QT tow truck http://www.virtualjeep.com another possibility for more mileage, if you have a j with a th400, is swap the amc motor for a gm 6.2/6.5 diesel. it's the motor in the hummer... my friend the engine man drives a 4wd diesel suburban and gets in the 20s. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought _______________________________________________ AMC-List mailing list AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list or go to http://www.amc-list.com