I ran out of time in my garage - moving households. So, off it went to TRE!
TRE found it to be a connector problem. Disassembled and re-assembled all engine electrical connection in the main bulkhead area - bingo. I am not sure why this same trick didn't work when I did it, but that's why they are mechanics and I am not.
Remaining work is repairing the rear bumper from heat damage (OP had taken off the muffler heat shields), respray and reinstallation. Connect the blower, a/c, smog and off I am with an almost new car! (Trans brand new, engine rebuilt by PO)!
edit: The gas was 1+ years in there and it runs fine on it. I gave it the max dose of Stabil. Nice to see how well that stuff works.
G