About a month ago, my '67 Mustang convertible decided not to start
anymore. First thing that happened... when I turned the key to start her
up, the starter solenoid went "pop" in a flash of light and a bit of
smoke. I figured the solenoid was fried, and got a new one. Turned the
key and got the same thing: it went "pop" in a flash of light and a bit
of smoke. Worried now, I took everything apart and dug through all the
wires to see what was up. I couldn't find anything obvious, such as
grounded, damaged, or bare wires. So, I got solenoid #3 and went to
install it. Now, I get absolutely nothing in terms of electrical. If I
turn the key to the ACC position on the ingition, I get dim lights on
all gauges and the radio... then brighter lights... then dimmer
lights... then brighter lights... then nothing. When I turn the key, I
don't get anything from the solenoid... no click, nothing. Obviously,
the car won't start at all. Any thoughts out there?

Bob