[jims69camaro]

after talking with my mechanic, he seems to think it's not getting any spark at all. so, once i get up enough strength to get out under the hood, that is the first thing i will check. new plugs and wires won't hurt anything, either, so i am going to go ahead and order them.

thanks for all of the input, guys. by hook or crook, i will get this beast running again.