Fuzzy, to start electrical adventures, get a VOM meter(inexpensive, readily available) and learn how to use it. Then you can start at your ignition key to see if you have voltage there, then follow that downstream for keyon adventures to the distributor, if electricity there, get a spare spark plug, hook it to one ignition lead at the spark plug end, lay that spark plug across the intake manifold so you can observe the firing end, turn the ignition on, turn the starter and observe if there is a spark on the plug. Make sure that plug has a good electrical contact to the manifold, no grease, paint, etc.

That would be step one.

Ed

'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.