So I found the problem. All relays, fuses, etc, checked out fine. Removed the tank to check the pump and found faulty/bad/melted wiring harness... inside the tank on the existing fuel pump. Not exactly what I would like to see inside a gas tank!! See pics. Replaced pump. Works fine.
Btw, I did also find access panel (see pics) where it looks like the pump could have been removed from inside the car... but not sure that would have been any easier by the time you removed the seats, carpet, etc and had tiny opening to break pump lock ring loose.
The tank dropped fairly easily... put the back of the car on ramps, removed rear half of exhaust (1 clamp and 4 rubber hangers), 6 tank mount bolts, moved a couple brake cables out of the way, disconnected fuel line, evap hose, tank fill hose, let it down easy with floor jack and rolled/slid out the back.
