[Lynn]

Dave:

Dave: The LT1 wasn't available in 69 model year, and I don't know that the average Joe knew it was coming.
So your engine is an GD code, correct? I just tore down an HW code 69 350 that is identical except for the TI. I am thinking a good curve on the distributor and making sure the secondaries are working properly, and that thing will come to life assuming the internals are in good condition.
If you ever decide to get into the motor, a 178 cam, any of the period correct high rises, and a 4053 carb and you have an LT1 spec motor. You don't have to worry about being 100% numbers correct, so that would make it easier (and cheaper). Just save all your old parts.
Steve: that is the ONLY way we used to curve distributors when I was a kid. Who had a distributor machine? Pay someone to do it? Yeah, right. Get the spring kit, make sure you are all in by 3000 at the latest, set total advance at 38 degrees with the vac plugged off, and let the initial fall where it may. Many a SBC woke up with nothing more than that.