Thanks to all that have taken interest and responded.

I appreciate the direction.
Liam - I am located just outside of Edmonton Alberta.
Bjorn & BB - The kill switch when on or off did permit the engine to turn just not fire (previously), as pointed out by BB. Thanks to you both.

Yellowbird - you have given me some home work. I shall get started at least, upon your instructions today.
The headlight portion of your reply cannot be completed (former owner did complete and ground the harness for the lights). Your other points including the Neutral safety switch sounds interesting. The car has the column shift still and a B&M Ratchet shifter (which takes a bit of getting used to). I will work my way down your list.

Point of interest - As you mentioned the Diesel down of the engine did somewhat take place for the engine had seemed to have just not so much as dieseled but lost power and sputtered, even as more fuel was applied....and then sat in silence.

It is poor timing on my part today for the car was to go in for a bit of exterior feather replacement.
Thanks again to you all and I will get back soon.