I am by no means an expert on shifting gears in my 31.  I should make my site name to "gear grinder".  I did have difficulty shifting without clashing when I was shifting as if I had a synchronized transmission.  What I did to reduce the clashing was to double shift and experiment shifting at different speeds and engine RPM's.  Also, the shifting became easier when the trans oil got warmed up.  I hope your trouble is not deeper than that.

Hello Part16john,

Google says Chevy started using synchro-mesh transmissions in 1932. My 2004 Jeep Wranglers transmission has a temperamental second gear ( grinds or missed shifts ). So, to lesson the problem, I double clutch the shifting even though it's a synchro tranny. It helps. Also, it keeps me in practice double clutching and not speed shifting. Does your shifter engage 1st, 2nd, and 3rd easily when stationary on the ground/not moving/engine off? If you lift the rear wheels off the ground on jack stands and run the engine, does your shifter engage 1st, 2nd, and 3rd easily? If not, look at the 1932 Chevy repair manuals transmission section for possible guidance and description. Not sure what may be the issue internally ( worn gear teeth, synchro, shifter ). If it's not a long time chronic issue, it's hard to tell what may have happened.