charging system blues

True. For a non-restoration, these generally perform better at low rpm compared to a similarly round-back with the same rating.

There two styles of alternator housing from the 1960s through the 70s. A point of clarification because this
is only true if a later alternator was installed.

The squareback was introduced in 1972.
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/serviceHighlights/1972/1972 sh p24.jpg &
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/serviceHighlights/1972/1972 sh p25.jpg

All 1971 cars originally came with an isolated field round back alternator.
These were introduced across the 1970 product line. http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/serviceHighlights/70 sh 71.jpg
These are mostly of interest to someone restoring a '70 or '71, especially if it has the correct casting number and date on both halves.

A pulley swap is relatively easy. Most traditional parts stores will do that for you.

I was going on the assumption that he has the square back now and was intending on replacing it with one, because he said he has two field wires on the back of it.
I was more trying to clarify that the one/two pulleys makes no difference as far as function or type of alternator.

The places around here won't swap a pulley for you, but they will rent you the tool to do it.