Problem with points

The points on my Jeep are shot. Its stranded in a parking lot right now and I am needing to find a replacement fast. I was wondering what my options would be at Auto Zone or the likes. I would probably just like to replace the old distributor with a new one but no one seems to stock anything for a 71. Are there any other Buicks that I could gets these parts from?

 

I'm guessing that you have a V6, Call all auto parts stores in your area, somebody should have a set. Buy 2 and keep the spare in your tool box. Buy a ignition file and dress up the point contacts, then readjust to get it running so you can get it home.

 

NAPA auto parts usually has all the hard to find stuff...

 

I have checked everywhere and no one has them in stock. They say they do but when I get there they have whats looks exactly like my points except they are bass ackwards. Advanced Auto looked some up for me and the picture is my points but they didnt have them in stock but they'll be there tommorow. What a day.

 

X2 on what Lynn said about thte pentronics system they are great I have a one in my 68 that sit outside and is only started once in a great while and it fires up everytime without hesitation.
I think when I called awhile back they are making them for the prestolight destributer too.

 

I'll look into that for sure. Thats where my has gone bad, It's been sitting at a guys shop outside for the last 2 months and maybe started once. What kinda price would you think I'd be looking at the pentronics?

 

There around 75 bucks from summit I am sure you can find them cheaper if you hunt around a bit.
They are worth every pennie also my dad has one in his 61 impala its been in there for four years now with no trouble always starts.