[JT]

I don't know if the car was charging-I tend to doubt it. I installed the volt gauge tonight and the result is: 11.0 volts static, 11.0 volts with car running. Dead cell?
I tend to think the alternator isn't operating either because it isn't getting any voltage or it's not making any. (brilliant, huh?). I'll try some jumper wire work tomorrow, and a few additional ground wires-until then I need some sleep. Thanks to everyone for the input, I don't feel so lost at this point. JT