Brake lights not working?

So I have a 1968 Barracuda that after being parked outside for years, was finally moved into a nice, warm, heated garage. One of the first things that I noticed on this vehicle was that after the first few times I hit the brake pedal, the brake lights would remain on even if the pedal was in the resting position. So I unplugged the switch at the pedal. Fast forward five months, the car is now nearly roadworthy and the snow has left the ground. Out goes the Barracuda into the driveway, and after correcting the issues with the brake system, adjusting the brake pedal switch, and plugging it back in, the brake lights now will not turn on at all (I have even tried removing the switch and activating it by hand). I replaced the fuse (even though it was not blown), and I know that the bulbs worked previously. Both turn signals work as well. Help!