electrical issues with the 67 fish

Hi Guys,
I have a 67 barracuda 273 4 speed coupe. I am at the end of my rope with and electrical issue. I recently replaced my instrument bezel with a new repro (very nice) and carefully cleaned and reinstalled the bulbs gauge cluster and all components. Here is the issues: 1, When I turn the key the car will not start. Not a click. I can start it at the starter relay switch by jumping with a screw driver. I have continuity all the way from the ignition switch to the starter relay. 2, I have no guage activity or lights on the dash with the exception of the speedo light only which has it's own connector. 3. I do have headlights, turnsignals, brake lights, dome light, high beams, wipers. The key turned to the forward position functions with all the related switches. Even the dimmer works on the one lit bulb (speedo)
I have checked coninuity on the multi pin harness and it's good. I have coninuity on the gauges as well. All the bulbs test out fine.
Prior to replacement the car started and I had very dim gauge light and none of the guages worked except the vacume guage. Speedo is disconected (still) need new cable.
Any thoughts?
I am new to the forum and I hope I can help out as well but electrical is not my cup of java. Thanks Steve