Are you sure that black wire you're using I. The prior pic is a ground wire? It's best to use a chassis ground. Lots of bolts under the dash on these old trucks
Test for the power getting to the t/s switch when you press the brake pedal. You already know you're getting power to the taillights because the turn signals work. If you are getting power to the switch from the brake pedal then the t/s switch isn't transferring the power internally.
Test for the power getting to the t/s switch when you press the brake pedal. You already know you're getting power to the taillights because the turn signals work. If you are getting power to the switch from the brake pedal then the t/s switch isn't transferring the power internally.