Well, FINALLY GOT CAR UP AND RUNNING! It came down to the ignition housing. Put new one in today, followed onehundred80 advice and checked the metal plate and yes, there was a spring and pin,took it out. Everything is great. YOU GUYS ARE TOP NOTCH MACHANICS!! COULDNT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT THE SUPERB INTELLIGENCE OF THIS FORUM!!! HAPPY, HAPPY,... JOY, JOY!!!