ground connection

headlight wires, suitably waterproofed for the front of the car.

more ground connections

French suspensions are so good, vibration is not a problem.

used to be illegal in many states

almost bestiality

A splice. This yellow wire is always hot, even when the ignition is off.

I suspect this was a 'repair'. I certainly hope it's not OEM.

Red is hot & black is ground, right?

WRONG!!!!!!!