So, I found the problems. Two separate issues. First the coils on the resistors were touching each other. Idk how in the world that happened.
Moved the coils away from each other and the fan runs fine.
The short was coming from a pinched/bare wire from the motor itself. It was shorting on the firewall.
I hoped to get it back together tonight, but noticed alot of air being blown around the metal case the blower motor mounts to. Took it apart to seal and the blower wheel is about to come apart. It didnt look near this bad when I replaced the blower motor some 20 years ago. It is rotten...Went through my parts and I have one other wheel that mice have attacked. So, I guess I'll find another wheel. No biggie as I dont want to take the box back out for another 20 years. LOL.
Thanks everybody for the help.