Best older Dodge pickup for daily use?

Don't worry about a 318 being able to tow. When I was a lineman for Ma Bell I drove the companion wagon ('72 Dodge 3/4 ton with utility bed) that was 318/granny low 4 speed/Dana 60 with 4.10 locker equipped. Used it to tow the cable trailer, go to lunch, and drag the line truck out of whatever mudhole it was stuck in. The truck never broke a sweat and was as reliable as a yellow Lab, even after it spent 3 days under 8 feet of water when the garage flooded. I vote for '72-'79 long bed, 318, auto or granny 4 speed, if you can find a decent one...