I'll let that go this time. Next time I won't be so forgiving.
On another note, congrats on your purchase.
Another route you could also take is to swap out your points type distributor for a Ford Duraspark distributor. When I had my 71 Torino GT with a 351C, I did this swap using a Duraspark distributor from a 1984 Ford. I got the dist. and coil at a salvage yard along with some of the wire harness. The only thing I purchased new to be safe was the Duraspark module.
This just gives you an idea of the versatilty you have in modding an older car. In retrospect, I regret getting rid of the 71, it's real easy to get carried away when doing a restoration or restomod. It can become a real money pit.
You can look at the following page for one persons write up on doing this dist. swap.
Duraspark II -- The Ford V-8 Engine Workshop