Can you guys give me the LOW DOWN between the GM/Chevy PU & Dodge

well, the years you want are climbing in value as "collectors" now. If your looking for a practical truck..... For the same money, or less, just buy a 1999-2003 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 360 gas motor. It will service you fine, and you'll get AC, FI, etc.

I bought my '01 2500 over 4 years ago. She is up to 255,*** and still a daily driver. 800 whopping bucks for a no rust truck. Starting to show a little rust now, but I've had excellent service.