Well ordered up a new ingnition coil today. Tried again using all of the advice above and no go. Got pissed so moved on to my 1974 bronco. Just  a few more wires and fuel injection/4r70w swap will be complete.
I will try on the zilla again tomorrow! Hopefully by then my calf won't still feel like a giant charlie horse!!! Thanks gus I appreciate all of your help.