Charging Problem

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I have some kind of issue with the charging system in my '73.
The battery does not seem to be getting charged.
Using a volt meter, the voltage at the battery reads the same when the car is off or running.
The ammeter reads full 75 to the right while driving, which I thought meant that the battery was being charged.
The "Gen" light on the speedo doesn't come on. I checked the wires there (blue/black & white) only to find that they both seem to be supplying power. There are also two resistors connected between these wires. I used a volt meter, and connecting the positive to each wire and to a ground respectively, it showed positive volts (don't remember how many exactly).
The car only seems to start as many times as a full charge on the battery will allow.
What other things should I check? Voltage regulator (where is that)?
Any help would be appreciated.

9/10/045:04 PM

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