Thanks for everyone that replied to my question, I purchased
a rebuilt starter but before changing it out, I checked to see if I
had
12v on the small lead on the solenoid when the key
was turned on to the start position, and then checked to make sure
that the block had a good ground, after that was all checked I pulled
the starter (looked a lot different than the one in the car, solenoid
was
almost twice the size) took it to the local AZ, one dead
starter...changed
and, life is good again, and a 17 year old has wheels once
again........

Again, Thanks
Kevin