to solder 40 "pins"
Thank you for following my project (42 pins for this), Osgeld. It will work and I'll let U know! 
The option @ Digikey is good but of course out of the question. Too expensive, I think.
or strip a good 5 or 6 inches and FOLD it up
Hey, you may've hit the spot! 8)
What I can do is just buy one item of these Quick Splice Connects and fold up my wire and then try to crimp and see if I get any positive contact.
What do you think, Osgeld?