try putting 12 volts to the trip on the starter solinoid to see if the starter will engauge, if that works , check your #2 fuse under nieth the dash, "starter fuse"
also if you are doubting your grounds, use another car and place the neg jumper cable on lets say your header, or something of the sort.
Good Luck
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