Actually, I was 100% successful with the dash lights. I worked on getting the car ready to start yesterday. I ran up the oil pressure to get the top end lubed and set the timing to 15 degrees of advance. Placed a battery in the tray and cranked the car over.......unfortunately, she didn't start :(. The car didn't start but the brake light lit on the dash :).
Looks like I have an ignition issue to track down. I'll figure it out. I was too tired and hot to keep at it last night.