Why did someone splice into this IGN. 1 lead?

Some changes between '67 and '68 but IIRC the connections are the same.
I would check the colors against the '68 FSM or the pdf versions of the same.

Ground is not used.
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Hot is Red. it is the power from the Battery and Alternator.
I-1 (Run) and A (accessory) are hot when the key is in Run position.

On '67 Barracuda the 18 ga blue with white is power to the brake warning light.
16 ga blue with white is power to the ignition and regulator. That I know didn't change.
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