It sure sounds like the front band is not working. I have found that alot of times running cars that use a manual valve body with the wheels off the ground it is hard to feel the shifts. I know on mine I could only notice one shift when I was spinning the wheels off the ground. But it shifted fine when I drove it and had all gears. Try putting it into 3rd on the ground to see if it does have 3rd. If it does have 3rd and first you can bet the front band let go. Ron