1932
1974 was the last model year for points in a Chevrolet.
1972
most in 75, some in 74
The first distributor less cars started appearing in the mid 1980s the last distributor being produced in about 1990
First remove the distributor cap. Make sure the key is turned off, it is best to remove the key. Turn the engine by using the belt that goes to the crankshaft. Look at the distributor while slowly turning the engine, when the lobe on the shaft fully opens the gap on the points stop turning the engine, with the points fully open use a gauge, set to the correct gap, and insert it between the gap in the points, if it fits tight the gap is correct, if not loosen, don't remove, the two screws holding the points in the distributor, put the gauge between the points and tighten the screws. Remove the gauge and insert it again, it should fit snug, if it is loose or can't reinserted without prying the points apart loosen the screws and try again.
1912
Circuses never stopped using animals.
Not clear on "cracked condenser", but a bad condenser in the distributor would cause the points to wear out quickly, which could easily keep the truck from starting.
The year 2000.
The last year for silver dimes and quarters was 1964.
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