After reinstalling the wiring harness back into the '72 I found that the headlights are not turning on. All other lights including the front turning/amber colored lights are working. Besides the possible short is there any other possible fix that might be the problem. Are there any relays?

No Relays in the 72, but are you sure you connected everything up in the Steering Column area? It sounds suspiciously like the main ground wire (black) that runs through there to the Combination Switch isn't making contact. Without that wire, you won't get headlights.

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EScanlon - Never touched the wiring inside the car. Just rolled up the harness in the engine compartment while it was being painted. Reinstalled as was and now the headlights don't turn on. As I had mentioned the front and side parking lights/turn signals are working. Fuses are OK. Does the metal rectangular part located on the upper passanger right kick panel have anything to do with thew lighting?