1968 Barracuda Console shifter and 1st gear

65Val said
Shifter knob should look like this (or center knob a bit higher) when in Park or Neutral to allow shifter cable to enable you to shift to 1st gear...View attachment 1715374319

That's what I'm thinking is the problem. Button is not adjusted correctly. I will give it a few turns one way or the other & see what happens