Here are some photos that might be helpful.

Amateur question: is that my ignition coil? Either way, when I've looked up pictures of the original engine - trying to orient myself - I don't see anything mounted there.
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The new guy

'63 GMC 305, 4 on the floor - farmer Frankenstein edition