calling all wiring guru's, not a "A" body but still a Mopar, help!

Also keep in mind that brake lights go through the column and signal contacts, and that you can get continuity through bulbs.
True, IF the column is from a Dodge tk, if it is from an auto, it could have separate stop & turn bulbs, and would not share any circuitry. Are there any part numbers on the
harness wrap?