Additional info: I was able to determine that I have voltage (about 4 volts) on the unswitched side of the fuse panel. And of course that leads back to the Batt port on the ign switch. In my case I have 2 heavy leads on the Batt terminal. These both go to the fuse panel( I think).

i will now look again at the starter. This is a key switch 1955 task force. I put in a painless wiring kit. Not painless now!