New IP in and timing cover.
Skipped taking a few pics but this is where I ended up. Along the way I deleted the EGR and used one of my J code intakes I had laying around. I also swapped to the 88+ 6.2/6.5 CDR system so I painted up one of my spare valve covers. I deleted the stock mechanical lift pump as well and installed an 88+ 6.2/6.5 inline lift pump. Makes everything so much easier, especially filter changes.
Eventually when I start getting into more restoration of the truck I will rebuild the engine and everything will be clean but this will do for now.