Even though I'm working all this weekend, I've made some progress.
I got a hold of some 1" thick teflon. I tried to make cap plates, But after loosing a couple peaces of telfon, due to the 1" bit ripping the teflon out of the vise on my drill press. I decided to use what was let of my teflon to make mounting brackets. One has 1" holes spaced at 1 1/2" intervals, And the other has 1/2" holes spaced at 1 1/2" intervals. Both are cut down threw the centers of all the holes so I may use them as clamps as well as brackets. I'm using flat braided stainless steel to connect cells together, securing it in place with the brackets.
I'll keep you updated
Spike