Thanks Jim. Should buy some more vice-grips...but at the same time, the alligator clips sure do an adequate job.
With respect to the dash, I should mention my thanks to Jeff (1985 CCX) who years ago supplied me with an accurate paper template for a CSX 2xxx dash layout, and also to my good friend Tim (tkb289) who, with great accuracy, measured and photographed a local (CA) CSX2xxx dash for me. My steering shaft needed to be slightly further outboard than standard, but apart from that, it is as authentic as I can get it with the input from these two great sources. Many thanks gents!
Cheers!
Glen