thanks to all for the advice/help!:D
here's the skinny of my hickup;
it was.........the fuse terminal. (and maybe a loose balast wire)
when I hit the turn signal , the bulb must have drawn too much for the terminal to take( needed cleaning), thus causing the "short".
I have since addressed the issue and all is well.
what a GREAT lil truck!!! will post pics as soon as I figure out how.
once again, thanks Dastunaholic!