Headlight Switch Schematic

Maybe I need more coffee.
Something none of us asked yet.
What headlights?
1970 would have come with 6012 which nominally drew something like 50 Watts.
A lot of replacements draw more than.

If its not a short, but damaged wires or connections, then installing a relay system is a good solution.
You can make your own or buy a premade plug and play harness.
For the premade, get a quality one like Crackedback makes and sells.
For make your own, you can get parts from Dan Stern if you dont want to hunt your own.

They are 6014