To all, thanks for all the help on the 'dead truck'. No too sure what it was, I replaced the battery, alternator, and voltage reg, also alt. harness from cab to core. Whoever had her before really did a number. Did get a bad regulator from NAPA (brand new) which is frustrating, but after taking everything back out and having everything retested, and a new voltage reg from o'rieleys, she now runs. So couldnt tell you exactly what it was. But all is new and replaced for less than 100 bucks. Gotta love these trucks.
Will post a pic soon.
thanks again
65 shorty