1997 Chev Silverado engine/ transmission problem

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1997 Chev Silverado engine/ transmission problem

I have a 1997 Chev Silverado 1500 extended cab 2WD, 5.7L Vortec, with what I am told is the most common automatic transmission that came in it new. It has 206,000 miles and it was my daily driver for 12 years. My problem is that the transmission started not shifting to get over 20 MPH or so. I checked transmission fluid and it was full. Then I noticed that it would overheat very quickly, within 3/4 of a miles or so. And when I say overheat I mean the radiator was boiling over. I took it to an independent shop that I have used in the past and have always been satisfied with their work. They said that it sounds like I have a crack in a wall between 2 cylinders and that it is causing the transmission not to shift. They said will probably need another engine and possibly another transmission. Another shop said that it may be a blown head gasket due to oil being expelled on the driver's side of the motor. He also offered to buy the truck for $1200.00. Neither shop did any diagnostics. What do you think?