Ok, Success !!!
Trying the above, was still not getting anything from the batteries. So I figured even though they were showing 24v+, it had to be the ground. I took all the grounds off, cleaned and re-connected.
Started like a champ, like normal.
NOW - I have no headlights, brake lights, turn signal dash lights? Do these share a common ground that could have come loose when messing with the ignition switch? I looked at the wiring digram, looks like maybe the dash itself is grounded? Fuses are all good.
Thanks...