Interesting modification on the valve cover. Looks like the vents have been brazed closed and vent pipes added to help to reduce dirt from getting sucked into the valve cover.
When your truck arrives, definitely drain and clean the gas tank.
"A slight hesitation right after start that goes away once warmed up" might be caused by the flapper on the intake/exhaust manifold being stuck in the "warmed up" position.
Absolutely beautiful truck! If it were mine, I would not do much to it at all, except drive the tires bald.
Full restorations should be reserved for ugly trucks.
Carl
