WHAT could this be?!?

Lets ignore the fact that it dies out - that is all figured out and nothing big really . . .

grounds - all good.

ignition switch could be suspect....

Or 50 year old wiring! Assumed only!

I have been adjusting the console shift linkage to get the reverse lights to fire correct and just a little past sweet. My Park posistion is solid as far as locked but sometimes needs a little tweak “push” on the shifter for the NS to engage for start.