I've seen 'em mounted on the forward driver's side intake manifold, and in front of the head on the driver's side, depending on exact year and options.
Of course there has to be a big secondary wire from the coil to the center terminal of the distributor.
Below is a '64, with the coil in front of the head.
Move to try to get to know a woman these days, and half of 'em run screaming that you're stalking or harassing them...but they're usually the ones with non-human hair colors anyway, so no biggie.