Can anyone recommend a Great Truck V8 Equipped 1/2 or 3/4 Ton Automatic Preferably with both 2WD and 4WD That has a Record of Reliability?

I have been realizing lately i need a Pickup Truck with The Longest Bed atleast 6ft to 8ft something i can shift into 4WD when needed but that also has 2WD I gotta have a V8 I love the Power and Torque and i always on every V8 Vehicle i have owned put a Mean Exaust on. I prefer Automatic because it seems like from my experience they will last a lot longer than a stick Tranny I love to Drive Stick is more fun but yeah it goes out quicker. Also it doesn't have to be made in this Decade I love the Look of the 73-87 Chevy C/K Series (Just an Example) I prefer Chevy or Dodge I've never really been a ford fan I do see alot of those Pre 1996 F-150,F-250 F-350 Series Trucks still on the road today.

My Pops had a 1974 Chevrolet (I remember the badge on the front Fenders said it was either a Scottsdale or Custom Deluxe) i believe it had a 350 making it either half or 3Quarter Ton I Think it was Automatic it had the Blue and White Factory Paint Job. It also had that Beautiful Steel Diamond Pattern Bumper.

I don't remember if it was 2WD or 4WD or if it had Both. He was the 2nd Owner he had it from the early 80's to about 1992. But for the life of me i cannot remember if it was a Scottsdale or Custom Deluxe,Half or 3Quarter Ton. If any of you can identify what Model and Ton Rating??? it was by the year which was '74,Engine 350,Blue and White Factory Paint job. I know it was either those two Scottsdale or Custom Deluxe? Your help would be appreciated.