Sound liike a good plan.
I think with EFI a change in the original wiring strategy is the best approach.
With the key in the column, it seems have become a trouble spot. They started splitting the power going to and from the key switch to reduce the load on the wires and connectors. I'm sure you have it figured by now.
Headlight circuits in the A-bodies were underwired most years. I think its because the headlights originally used drew less power. Around 73 or 74 they changed the headlights to the newer, higher draw bulbs but didn't change the wiring. Just 18 awg from the hi/low switch to the lamps. :( If you haven't yet, relays really help on these cars.