Well after going through pretty much everything and looking for a loose connection, blown fuse, etc. The problem turned out to be the lower main wire loom connector to the cluster. I have no idea why it wasn’t seated properly, but as I started putting stuff back together I heard a few electrical clicks as I clipped it in, turned the key, and bingo…Obviously I am a bit concerned as I am sure it was in previously, but for now it is working…
On another subject - removing rusted / stripped bolts is a real pain in the a$$.