any suggestions for setting the points? got ignition components, now i just got to do it, i tend to hesitate because Im new to restoration and i don't want to break what ain't broke.

 

take points, set in garbage.
There are magnetic pickups you can put in the distro to replace the points are are much much more reliable

 

Were? And so should I replace every other component with what got or return them and get new ones? What would work the best?

 

well i need some info from ya first. what year is your truck? does it have a 20R or an 8R. I see you are in AZ so there is no smog laws for ya right? what parts do you have now?

if ya got a 20R i would just swap out the distributor for a 22R distributor and pick up an ignitor and coil for a 22r as well. Then run the power that would normally power your coil to the positive on the ignitor and viola, modern 22r ignition for your truck.

 

I have a 20r...what would be the benefits of a 22r distributor? is it a easy swap? Can I get them new at auto zone or should I pull one and get new parts for it? How should it be set/what about the vacuum advance? Stock or upgrade? And could anyone suggest their favorite plugs and wires...

 

ngk wires are a great cheapo upgrade, i also run ngk plugs on my rig. you will need the distro, coil and ignitor for this to work. The distro is a direct swap, have you set timing before? also if you go to the junkyard to get a distro bring a vacuume pump and test both the vacuume advances, most of the time the farthest in one breaks. for the rest of it set it at 8 btdc ( if i remember right im drunk ) with the vacuume stuff disconnected and you should be fine.