Found the insulation on the ignition wire in the rocker had melted from someone bypassing the ballast resistor. Several feet of bare wire in the wire loom.
PANTERA INTERNATIONAL
A DE TOMASO CAR CLUB
Presents the De Tomaso Forums
The On-Line Meeting Place for De Tomaso Owners and Enthusiasts From Around the World
Clicking on the banner will take you to the sponsor's website.