Cooler plugs?

I have a '69 A 108 van (technically an "A" body?). Anyway it's about the engine (225 slant six) I currently have the recommended plugs but when it gets to normal temperature it pings like crazy. I think I need cooler plugs but can't find part numbers for the various heat ranges. The ones installed now are champion N11Y. what cooler plugs are available and what brands ? This van tends to run hot anyway due to basic design flaws with the cooling system.Thanks for any advice.

Carbon buildup in the cylinders can cause pinging as well, but there are others as Mike explained above.

Have you pulled a plug to see what they look like?
That would be my first step, then timing checking.