When you unplug the wire and the fan shuts off, There is a good chance it's the ign sw or the wiring to the ign sw. Do this to be sure, jump a wire from the dash side wiring plug. From the red wire that is battery power, to the black wire that is the acc fuse box feed. The acc should all work...
Ignition switch Acc side might be shorted. Unplug this plug under the steering column. If does not shut off. Disconnect the battery, Very high chance of fire! There is a dead short in the dash harness.
I would do a compression and leak down test, then you know the condition. Yeah or Nay. I have done this before with a 4 cylinder in the in truck. Pulled the head and honed the cylinders slapped rings and bearing in. Change timing chain, lapped valves, change valve seals. Cheap refresh, buys...
By any chance did you find the broadcast sheet? That nails down exactly what parts where on the car and need. I'm guessing you have the fender tag off while restoring. I would like to see as other members here too, pictures of the car over the years. Love the Keystones keep em.
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That hurts all of us! We feel it! Was it on the front on dollies when it happened! not that this helps. but it could have been worse. :( The thanks is just a reply.