1966 Valiant Engine wiring harness

If the connector at the dimmer switch was backprobed, then there is a small current getting through to the lamps, but not strong enough to make the filaments glow. In which case it could be a poor connection at or inside the headlight switch.
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With this scenario, measuring the voltage at the alternator's batt terminal will reveal the voltage at the main splice.