Just FYI, 2nd gear is synchronized between 1st and 3rd.

When shifting into 1st gear at a traffic light from neutral, put it into 2nd gear and then into 1st gear, and then release the clutch to avoid grinding 1st gear as happens when shifting straight from neutral.

1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

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