Just to set the record straight, there was no problem with PPEs work that they performed last year - I got the truck back home, drove it 3 or 4 trips for 20 miles or so around town and came home one night. Next morning no crank, no start. I left it parked and that was that... a bit discouraged as it was just another issue after issue after issue.
I didnt have the means of getting it back down to LA since it was my tow truck, and I was busy with other projects at the time, etc etc. Jason LBZRcks was able to finally help me out with scheduling issues between the both of us after a few months of us trying, and he got it down last week.
Problem found - loose 12v+ connection at starter. :baby: More than likely something I did when putting in the motor or someone that was helping me did - doesnt matter. Simple thing, fixed - they also fixed a fuel leak and GPCM not being hooked up. Its waiting for Mike L to get an open spot and Ill be down to get it.