Ted; your car looks cool, ship shape as they say. If the 1st and 3rd gears are not engaging on the Vintage Speed shifter, try moving the aluminum shifter base forward a bit. If then 2nd and 4th don't engage, you went too far, go back to the rear a little.
It has been 24-28 degrees, every morning this week. Damn cold for the Santa Cruz mountains!! Probably a little warmer your way.
Happy New Year!
Art