New Scamp Owner

Nice car, I just recently purchased a '73 scamp myself attempting at the whole restore boom. I have done a lot of repairs myself already, I can't figure out why I have to slam the gear shift up multiple times to get it to start if you or antone knows what my problem is I would appreciate a little help.

Cedrick

cgrantnavet
There is a switch so that the car cannot be started in gear. I do not remember the correct name for it. Got it now. It is the neutral safety switch. Here is an article on it and where it is found etc
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/NeutralSafetySwitch/Dodge