What's the point of an old 3/4 ton truck?

[bennylava]

I wanted to ask this cause I'm debating on buying one. A guy down the street from me is selling his 77 so it raised the question. So I wanted to know what you guys use them for, or if it's just kind of an "I ain't sellin' her" thing.

In this day and age, is it better or more useful to own a 3/4 ton truck that is 15 years old or newer? Would a squarebody truck ever hold a candle to those trucks? Or are they just way too outclassed?

And if not, wouldn't it be better to just have a half ton squarebody, so at least it would ride a little nicer?

Any insights here would be greatly appreciated!