Here's a note to the next guy (or gal like me) who wants to try this:
#1 - The font and the color are drop down lists (as in the original mods I referenced).... but the size is a text field. It's intended to be a two digit number like 10,,12,14,16,18 NOT the vBulletin sizes of 2,3,4,5,6,7. This is important because if you try the drop down list and then use Neo's template changes you'll end up with very
tiny fonts
#2 - Double check your field numbers.... they matter!