73-87 Daily Driver - Need Help

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Hey Guys, I am looking to buy a 73-87 to use as my daily driver, but I'm not sure if there are certain Year/Engine/Tranny combinations that would be better than others. I drive about 80 miles a day round trip for work and very little on the weekends. I am just looking for a reliable truck that will get me to and from work. I know gas will be a little pricey but with the money I will be saving by having lower insurance and no loan payment, I should be fine. So with all that said, I am looking for any suggestions. My budget is about $5,000 – I know it’s not much, but I have seen many decent trucks on Craigslist within this price range. Thanks