Why did someone splice into this IGN. 1 lead?

Bronze Barracuda said

Yep I am just leaning the mysteries of auto electrical. It is a lot easier to learn when it is out of the car and laid out on a work bench.
If you noticed in my first picture my ignition switch is missing the original harness clip. Tried finding one, are there any companies that make individual parts of the harness? I just want to replace or repair whatever I can on the original.

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I sure did notice that. My suggestion is it will be easiest to get a switch connector from a bad harness someone is cuttting up for parts.
The original style terminals can be purchased from Mouser and other venders. Here's a thread on those:
Sources for Chrysler type wire terminals

Since the harness wrap is off, you have a lot more flexibility in making the repairs than I have. If you rewrap with tape, look for a version made with little to no adhesive. I've bought from year one but there are other sources.

The photos in post 5 show the accessory wire terminal replaced. The insulation was rock hard from heat damage. Definately best to have every wire strand crimped and then some form of support for the insulation.

Shrink tubing is my prefered 'go to' for covering exposed wire.