So....the transfer case harness had the second plug off of the VSS in the transfer case that just looped back to the plug that would have plugged into the 2nd VSS on the transmission, had it been there.
But as soon as I plugged that plug on the transmission harness to the transfer case harness, the speedometer came to life the abs light went out, and the service brake system message went away. The transmission now shifts properly too.
Thank you again for your help. Doing all this work (new engine install, transmission replacement, new fuel lines, etc) all solo I was bound to miss a few things.