Thanks so much guys,
You've given me a lot of information to try and track down this problem(s). I've found the electrical schematic mentioned on the pelican website (65- cars) and studying it. I'll let you know what turns up tomorrow. I was supposed to take the car back to the body shop in the morning because the guy accidentally scratched up the top of the rear bumper with the taillight assembly while doing bodywork in the rear quarter panel. He didn't notice it until after shooting the panel...
Anyway, I think this electrical problem is going to take priority over 'pretty'. First things first, right?
Thanks again for your time on this,
Ryan