If it won't start, bang the starter with a hammer, that's the old timers quick fix for a Chevy starter. It works almost every time.

Then go home, and change the starter.

You might try installing one of those starter heat shields. I had a similar problem with mine a few times and that cured it, well maybe not cured it but it stopped giving me problems!

Keeping the heat away from the starter is a cure. When the starter gets too hot the insulation on the windings break down and shorts. When it cools it sets back up and insulates again. Weird but true.
Any car with headers should probably have a starter heat shield.

I finally had some time and it stopped raining, so I put some time into the repair! I changed the battery, cleaned all the connections and had the starter tested. No problems with the starter, and when I put in a new battery she started fine. The old battery works in my other car, just not strong enough for the Vet I guess! Thank-You everyone for your suggestions, "They Worked"!
This is a Great site! Thanks Again!
Gerry-the mechanically challenged

gmacp said: No problems with the starter, and when I put in a new battery she started fine. The old battery works in my other car, just not strong enough for the Vet I guess! challenged

the bad battery i described above is starting my truck even after it wouldnt start the vette..

battery is usually the first thing you should load test..

congrats on finding.

I would still get the heat shield for the starter. It's cheap insurance.