Ok, had the alternator bench tested and it tested GOOD. Great, now I'm an expert at alternator R/R.

So, to add to the indications... the flickering lights are now
not flickering - they are out completely. When the ignition switch is turned ON the system goes through it's preparatory sequence and the dash instruments are bright as usual, but when they are suppose to go to the dim normal intensity after the sequence they all go out!

The car does run. Am I now looking for the elusive Body Control Module or Central Control Module as its listed in the manual? Hummmmm... Suggestions. Thanks Dave