I have started my '35 without problems on numerous occasions. The brake pedal return spring is weak and if I am not careful, it will run the battery down enough to where it wont crank fast enough with the starter to start.

I wire wheeled the crank end and pins and cleaned out the snout on the crank bolt and greased it so that it will kick the crank out when the motor starts. Just keep yourself clear when you do it and don't let it kick you!