Originally Posted by Git_Er_Dun
The park lamps do not light when the headlights are on. Are they supposed to lightas running lights do in modern day cars?
No

you can convert the switch if you wish
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/electrical/lights/runninglights.html

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/electrical/lights/runlites.jpg

normally they turn off when headlight is on.