Since Ive owned the car, first gear has never quite worked...

Ive replaced the shift linkage becasue the previous owner that it would fix the problem, it didnt.

The problem... The car feels like it goes into first but when you release the clutch it pops out with a grind. Sometimes when you put it into 2nd and shove it into first it will catch.

Could the shifter cables just need to be adjusted or do you think first gear is gone?

Im going to shoot a PM to Jerry and the Brothers to see if they have time to look at it.