The center (start and run) and right (turn on/off w/o key) was a handy combination on the farm when the truck might be needed by several people. Keys were a nuisance.

My glass shop ran my '48's battery down trying to start it in the right position.


1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.