When I took my '48 to the glass shop, it wasn't the foot starter that fooled them, it was the "on" position of the ignition switch. They thought all-the-way to the right was on (instead of straight up) and wore down the battery!
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.