A little update: I have been pretty busy lately but found time to put new rings, cleaned everything up, new base and head gaskets, all new valves and reseated them, got the top end all together except for the rockers covers.
Wrapped the exhaust in black heat wrap, went to put it on tonight but was pretty worn out a didn't want to struggle with it too long, kind of annoying to hold the crush washers in and line everything up when you're tired.
Need to get a new oil pan seal, and the seal that goes on the shifter shaft.Hoping to have it running in the next week or so!