I don't like disagreeing with a buddy. Right now I don't know what I would do.
Darrell: If you are not frustrated with the discussion, can you explain in very specific terms exactly what you got with the kit. How many wires, what on their ends and any and all other parts, contacts, sockets, connectors, with quantities of each. A few good pics would be fantastic. Use the attachment manager. If you don't see fit to buy a whole new harness, maybe that info will help us recommend a plan and add-ons. That's all I can think of, I can't start suggestion before I know exactly what you have. I also would like to know what category you are in. Purest/original build, Upgrade build to modern, or other.