It turns out the starter switch was the problem...

Blue Streak part # SS529 - 19,25$ retail.
In stock at the warehouse.

Re-installed the starter and the ol'53 runs like a charm. Thanks for the help, again...

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1953 Chevrolet 1300 - Daily driver
Collecting Vintage Whizzer motorbikes
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