71 Dart not starting after new steering box

Just installed a new Firm Feel Box which involved disconnecting the steering colum. When in Park, I get nothing and maybe a slight sound from the starter relay under the hood but not sure. When in Neutral, I get a noticeable clunk/click from the starter and then all power is gone...everything! After disconnecting and reconnecting battery, same result as listed above. When installing the gear box, I did not disconnect and wires from the starter and they remain connected now. The only wire that was disconnected was a very short (few inches) ground wire that went from the bottom of the steering colum to the dash (from what I remember) is it possible I did not reconnect this wire correctly? Of the four bolts that secure the mount to the colum, I have the wire connected to the lower left bolt and the other end connected to the left narrow stud that comes from the dash. Thanks for reading and hopefully you can help!