3B,
I'll take a look and see if it has a wire coming off the solenoid to the ballast, or if it is a direct connect to the coil. Trying to picture it off of memory, but it aint what it used to be...I will also have to look and see what kind of ignition switch I have. Whatever the case, I now have a better sense of what to look for and what I will be doing to correct the problem(s). I will be eliminating the ballast resistor, and make the connections to the coil as you mentioned. I have a ton of work in front of me to get her street ready, but it will be worth the time and effort. Thanks for taking the time. Kato