First thing you do is check for spark at the center post of the distributor cap like Brownie says. Next, pop the distributor cap off, remove the rotor and dust cap, and check the points. Crank the engine over however you can and make sure the points are opening and closing as the shaft turns.
We've had two cases of broken points in Super C's lately, and yours may be another especially considering the previous owner "put all new in" before he sold it to you. The points you can buy these days are of iffy quality.
If the points look good, get yourself a voltmeter and check for 12V at the small post on the coil that's connected to the ignition switch, with it on. If no voltage, then bypass the switch.
There's nothing special about bypassing the ignition switch. All you need is a piece of wire to connect from the battery + terminal to the same post you tested for voltage on the coil above. You can put ends on the wire, or just wrap the stripped wire around the screw and hold the other end against the battery post, or get fancy and put alligator clips on both ends of the wire to make yourself a useful test lead.
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