RW> Last early 50s Ford I had was a 51 and it no longer had the push button
RW> starter switch. The ignition switch was keyed and it worked like GM cars,
RW> except that the Ford keys were inserted upside down (tumblers up locks).

I never realized that push button start was around before the key start. 
Seems things are going full circle, back to the push button.

Going between driving the 2012 Charger, 2002 Monte Carlo, and 2001 Durango
sometimes throws me for a loop.  

The Charger has the push button start and a shifter that is spring loaded
and doesn't really change position.  Then the Monte Carlo is key started
with a standard shifter.  The Durango is key started with the shifter on
the steering column.  

Keeps me on my toes.

- Mark

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