the contact point that turns the lights on is sort of in the center of the switch travel. so open at park, closed at reverse, open again at neutral.
Once in your hand you will see whats right and what would wreck the switch.
OK Redfish, I'll give it a shot. Also my thanks to 67Dart, I really appreciate the help. My 69 Service Manual tells me all I need to know about the car I have and I'll share it with anyone unfortunately every year is a little different.