I have a 1940 coupe that was modified in the 50s with a 37 convertible rear deck.(rumble seat) The project was never completed. It is missing the seat back and seat frame also whatever the seat would have been placed on.
I think you need to replace that resister so you don’t burn your points. Unless you have replaced your coil with one that does not require the use of a resistor. 1.5ohm. This is true with 12v not sure if it applies here with 6any volts