[TheFightingHellfish]

Thanks for the suggestions and the kind words -to be honest, I mainly followed badrestorer's 41-255 step by step job to see how I should do mine.
If you look closely, I did install the ipod jack in an existing chassis hole, and ran it to the 920-1600KC spot on the pushbutton assembly by unsoldering the antenna coil carefully and gently shrink tubing it. Not sure if this will work, but it is an easy fix if it doesn't.

Oh, here's a fast shot of my grill cloth; the loom was barely big enough, so I have to stretch it into a bit better shape; it will be square and straight when I am done. Next to it is the original cloth (note the bloodstain and cat damage on the right hand side, maybe a couple inches into the material). I chose the colors for the new one using the threads at the edges that never saw sunlight or smoke etc.
   

Will try your suggestions later today.

My wife thinks it looks closer to correct than I do, but I also tend to be a bit too detail oriented... but it will do until I can afford better. 5,400+ feet of stinking thread...