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Or maybe do it the other way around. Use the original as the base. Transfer in new replacement wires from the new harness. Then do the remaining ones as needed. Some loose zip ties will keep them bundled after removing the tape.

Once the tape is off the original you'll have a better idea of condition.
the original is unusable. Most of it burnt/melted under the dash plus lots of wires splined in here and there.