Found my dads original 1971 duster!

Question guys. We had the key turned in the on position yesterday while hooking up lights etc. Car was never running. We probably had the lights etc on for a combined 2 hours or so. The alternator and coil were hot to the touch. Without the car ever running. Does this mean that I have a short somewhere, or is that normal?? Thanks again. Really hoping nothing else is wrong. Finally ready to start reassembling