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Oval55oval · 08-28-2022, 08:37 PM

Gentlemen, can anyone tell me if Mitchell Overdrive is still in business, I haven’t been able get a hold of anyone by e-mail or phone for the past several months, have a couple of units and had a question for them. Thank You

SonicRaT · 08-28-2022, 08:51 PM

I've been on the waitlist since the start of the year. I used to check-in every now and then to see how long the wait was going to be, but after the third time it was extended another 30 days, I figured I'd wait until they contacted me. Haven't heard anything in a few months now, so I'm not sure if they're still swamped or where things stand.

bruceincam · 08-28-2022, 10:00 PM

They are indeed very much in business. Just received a synchro trans from them. My wait was almost exactly 6 months ---- they're busy. Here is the email that I used: [email protected]

Synchro909 · 08-28-2022, 10:23 PM

IMO, the main reason there is such a long wait is that they are so good. We all know to go to the diner with lots of cars parked in front, not the one with none.

Big hammer · 08-28-2022, 10:29 PM

Last week Mitchell responded to an email from me! Steve said call them they can help me!

Mark from Australia · 08-29-2022, 05:40 AM

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I've been in touch with them recently - prompt replies to my emails

clifforddward · 08-29-2022, 01:54 PM

I spoke with Steve Mitchell last last week...yes, they are very much alive, just VERY busy. I had called about a specific question on my overdrive (in happy use for several years)...during the course of the conversation Steve indicated they are running about 6 months lead time these days...lots of reasons, mostly surrounding lack of ability to hire more staff

SonicRaT · 08-29-2022, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by clifforddward

I spoke with Steve Mitchell last last week...yes, they are very much alive, just VERY busy. I had called about a specific question on my overdrive (in happy use for several years)...during the course of the conversation Steve indicated they are running about 6 months lead time these days...lots of reasons, mostly surrounding lack of ability to hire more staff

My current wait is over 8 months now

Y-Blockhead · 08-29-2022, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SonicRaT

My current wait is over 8 months now

Yes, a friend ordered his in early January and just received it a couple of weeks ago.

I have a good feeling you will be getting "The Call" soon.

MickyD · 08-29-2022, 05:45 PM

I just ordered mine last month. Steve told me that it will be 6 months. He talked my ear off and that was great. Got to know about his family history of Model A's, and the company history. Can hardly wait to get mine in my 31 Tudor. Lot of family history behind my car.

TerryH · 08-30-2022, 12:04 AM

Had mine almost 15 years now, and just love it. I would not own a Model A without one……

08-28-2022, 08:37 PM	#1
Oval55oval Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 15	Mitchell Overdrive Gentlemen, can anyone tell me if Mitchell Overdrive is still in business, I haven’t been able get a hold of anyone by e-mail or phone for the past several months, have a couple of units and had a question for them. Thank You

08-28-2022, 08:51 PM	#2
SonicRaT Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 44	Re: Mitchell Overdrive I've been on the waitlist since the start of the year. I used to check-in every now and then to see how long the wait was going to be, but after the third time it was extended another 30 days, I figured I'd wait until they contacted me. Haven't heard anything in a few months now, so I'm not sure if they're still swamped or where things stand.

08-28-2022, 10:00 PM	#3
bruceincam Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 167	Re: Mitchell Overdrive They are indeed very much in business. Just received a synchro trans from them. My wait was almost exactly 6 months ---- they're busy. Here is the email that I used: [email protected]

08-28-2022, 10:23 PM	#4
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Mitchell Overdrive IMO, the main reason there is such a long wait is that they are so good. We all know to go to the diner with lots of cars parked in front, not the one with none. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

08-28-2022, 10:29 PM	#5
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Mitchell Overdrive Last week Mitchell responded to an email from me! Steve said call them they can help me! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

08-29-2022, 05:40 AM	#6
Mark from Australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 120	Re: Mitchell Overdrive Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've been in touch with them recently - prompt replies to my emails

08-29-2022, 01:54 PM	#7
clifforddward Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 80	Re: Mitchell Overdrive I spoke with Steve Mitchell last last week...yes, they are very much alive, just VERY busy. I had called about a specific question on my overdrive (in happy use for several years)...during the course of the conversation Steve indicated they are running about 6 months lead time these days...lots of reasons, mostly surrounding lack of ability to hire more staff __________________ Cliff Ward Cary, North Carolina

08-29-2022, 05:45 PM	#10
MickyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Welcome NC Posts: 207	Re: Mitchell Overdrive I just ordered mine last month. Steve told me that it will be 6 months. He talked my ear off and that was great. Got to know about his family history of Model A's, and the company history. Can hardly wait to get mine in my 31 Tudor. Lot of family history behind my car.

08-30-2022, 12:04 AM	#11
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: Mitchell Overdrive Had mine almost 15 years now, and just love it. I would not own a Model A without one……