Installed my original 1949 Chevrolet AM radio in the '49 1/2 ton pickup. I don't want power to the radio from the ignition switch when the ignition is in the off or on position. Is there any problems created hooking the power source to the radio to the ignition on side of the switch? Does the radio need to be turned on for the dial light to work? Have no dial light with the switch turned off. In other words, does the switch have to have power to it for the dial lamp to illuminate? Checked the bulb and it is good. Have power through the line to the lamp fuse holder, but the dial does not light with the switch in the off or one position. Have not yet hooked up the radio power wire as I am trying to decide if I want power with the ignition on, or continuous power operated by the radio on off switch. Suggestions....advice??

Thanks,

Tim

"Pay attention to the details! It ALWAYS pays off."

1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
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