It's FIXED!!
I installed the relay and crimped and wrapped all connectors, secured the ground well, and mounted the relay to an existing bolt on the firewall (bolt from a small bracket). Fired up like a champ! I'm now getting 14.3 volts when running so the new alternator is working perfectly, and the starter works like a charm.
Thank goodness this saga is over... it was really getting on my nerves.
Thanks to everyone for their assistance!
