Finally got it starting from the ignition key, so much better than hotwiring it.
Ironed out a couple of ground problems,due to thick powder coat.

Ran the engine and found a water leak,thankfully just a pinched gasket at the thermostat!
It's been in the low teens here recently and I was worried I hadn't used enough anti-freeze,I was fearing the worst!!

Relieved and supping a cold one as I type.....

1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in Scotland
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pix on Flickr.
I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings
"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.