ok.. got the switch mounted and wired up... mouned it next to the ground for the headlights on the passenger side. tested it and truck starts in ON....and OFF.... DOH!
i thought that it might be where the switch was mounted.. let switch hang free... with switch in OFF and key removed.. it still started. i can only assume the switch is toast.. i suppose i will take it back tomorrow and try another... the easiest project always become more difficult than they should be....