dash lights not working

Ok since last post I've done a few more things but first I want to address some other comments or observations.

I have no charging problems what so ever, no dimming or blinking headlights with signal use. No bouncing amp meter to report. All gauges work properly.
This car is a 4 speed without console so no power running to anywhere except radio. The radio is much brighter and does adjust accordingly with the headlight switch also..
Yes I know the radio uses a different type bulb.
Yes I know I'm testing with the car off and not running, yes I know there are only four small bulbs but any other car (B-Body or E-body) I've owned after everything thing I've done here already would have been fixed.

So since last post I completely cleaned the fuse box with WD-40 and compressed air. I made the two Orange wires that leave the fuse box have a tight clean fit.

Testing at the fuse is has 12.20 across or should say either side. It has about 11.9 when switch is pulled out to parking light or headlight position.

Tried with power (Orange wire) only connected to one board at a time and either board is same dull brightness.
I will say after all this extra cleaning it is the brightest it has ever been but I really think it should give more.

The only thing I don't have right now is a strap from the block to firewall. I do have the pigtail on Neg. cable to rad. support and the neg. cable to block.

Since I ordered the LED's I'll try them and report back to you guys and add a ground strap to firewall.

Thanks for all the advice!!!
Ron