Modern Classic Interiors (MCI) issue.
 

Doe's anyone know what has happened to Michael at MCI, I ordered a console back on September 22, 2014 and was told 2 weeks to build and ship, 5 weeks after I ordered I asked for a shipping date (since it was 3 weeks overdue) and received UPS tracking info (that was created almost 2 weeks before) and thought it should be on it's way, but it never shipped and now that were over 8 weeks I can't get anyone to answer my phone calls, return my messages or reply to E-Mails. I'm not trying to give MCI bad advertisement and have ordered other consoles in the past and never had issues, So..is it me or has something happened to MCI ?

I've got an email into him, I'll let you know what I find out.

This seems to be a common problem now. Too bad, MCI had some nice products.


http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/1...s-to-deal-with

http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...-camaro-issues

Patience is all I can say. Sometimes he's quick, other times it takes an extra month or two.

-Dale

Thanks Dale,
I don't mind waiting just would like to know what's going on.

Good luck. I ordered a console from them back in July. They wouldn't answer emails or phone calls. Fortunately I paid with PayPal and received a full refund. Helluva way to run a "business"!

Please do. I want to order a new dash but if he is having issues at the shop I may have to shop elsewhere. I hope nothing is seriously wrong as I really like there new dashes and want to purchase one. Please keep us updated.

No response, which is disappointing. I don't think he's out of business or anything, last I spoke with him he had reorganized and incorporated the business. Busy or whatever, still no reason to not respond.

If anyone needs a camaro console i have a extra high rise switchblade with a glove compartment i would sell... he does awesome work but i was also a held up for months waiting on promised parts.

Disappointing? LOL Try buying something from him, and have your credit card charged. Then call after a month to find out how it is going and nothing. No response to email, phone, nothing. That isn't disappointing, that is BS!!! I am not so obtuse to think this stuff makes itself, but you damn sure better communicate with me!!

Mci what a mess!
 

I sent them a mock up for my custom center console about May 2014. we went over every thing that was needed for the build. I was told about a month for completion. A month was up and nothing. I contacted Mike several times and he kept telling me that he was waiting on cup holders and glovebox lid. Anther month passed and nothing I had a family member go to his shop ( a half an hour from them) and see what was going down. When they arrived the shop was no longer there completely emptied out and a dusty little man in the middle of an empty shop sanding a door panel getting it ready to ship, it was Mike he lost his shop and was moving. He told us that he old finish up my stuff and send it out but he would no longer be doing custom work until he he got caught up. We thought that was fair enough and went home. The next week I got a tracking number from him. I was excited it was going to ship! Well I was wrong I am still waiting he has changed his number and I do not have a location of the new shop but I have one more option I cannot shae now but will keep you updated.

I meant disappointing that he wouldn't answer my email. I am looking for info to resolve this. I am in no way defending what's happening, but we're talking about two different things.

Looks like I'm not alone here then, When I was deployed he answered every email and had no problem answering the phone to take my money when I got back... now, nothing. Looks like I better start making my own.

Well this just sucks. I feel for you guys who have been hung out to dry as I have been through this before (with another vendor, not on this board). I was really hoping to get his dash as it is unique and not many others will have it. Looks like I might be fabbing my own as well.

I'm going to continue to try to contact Mike. From what I've seen in past conversations I think he's just way behind, but don't think he's going to screw anyone completely. That's my opinion for what it's worth. No excuse for lack of communication, but I think when he can catch back up he'll deliver the product to those who have paid. I hope I'm right.

Jody, thanks for staying on this. Please keep us apprised.

Seems to be the norm from him. I had to badger him for months to get my dash. These kinds of things happen way to often. Just because you can make a product doesn't mean you ca run a business. It's unfortunate some of these talented people don't get some basic business lessons before they start. IMO

I cant even Badger him to see what the status is because he won't reply to Emails or answer my phone calls /call me back ...I can be a patient customer just some honest communication is all I ask.

I blocked my number when I called. Lol

Well still no response to e-mails or more phone calls, so looks like it's time to call the credit card company and unfortunately I had to start making my own out of aluminum.

I tried several times, and he won't reply. Although he is not currently a vendor, he will not be a vendor here again after this. I'm sorry I couldn't help you guys.

Kilduff shifter? Fancy.

Thanks for your assistance, It's really a shame I liked the first one I got from him and was looking forward to the Gen 2 stiletto.

Yea.... not many Mopars running around with these and I'm always looking for something to be Non-Standardized.

Really glad I didn't go for their door panels now...Would be sick with this issue.

Well Good news and a lot of Irony to boot, I finished making my template today and wouldn't you know it....my MCI console showed up. I put both in to see how they looked but I'm definitely going to use the MCI Gen 2 Stiletto. So regardless of the lack of Communication and a few months overdue, I didn't shafted. Now what to do with the one I started making out of Aluminum.

Well, you have two nice pieces now!!! You could sell one of them and recoup the money you spent on the MCI console.

That's probably what I'll end up doing.....but its in a very raw form that I was going to fiberglass over but not now.

76orange - glad you got your MCI console. I ordered a console from them in July and still haven't received it. He was doing some custom changes to it so I knew it would take longer. Did you do anything specific to get a resonse from MCI or did the console just show up??

Thanks,
David

It just showed up, last voicemail I left him I stated I would take a stock one without the modifications if it would help get it to me faster, I got a combination of both...it had been extended 9" like I asked but I wanted the front enclosed and no center storage, I got a center storage compartment and the front wasn't finished....but still I am really happy with what I got and the quality is very nice...maybe this post helped it get done, I'll probably never know...good luck.

Well, I just wanted to post that my console showed up Saturday. I am very, very pleased with the quality of the console. The gelcoat is flawless and it's ready to be scuffed and painted. The wait was long, but worth it to me.

David

I hope this works out for MCI and everybody involved he makes some nice pieces.

Glad you got yours Dave, Still waiting on mine was told it was going to be shipped August 25,2014. I even have a picture hanging on the garage wall that he sent me.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psikwd9lxo.jpg

I was going to PM you Tim but I've been really busy here at work. Hopefully, yours will be the next one out. August was about the timeframe was was originally supposed to be done also. Keep us posted when you get it.

MCI Console
 

(I posted this on another site as well, just wanted to let people know who have placed orders not to loose all hope.)

I ordered a console for a chevelle back in December around the 20th. I just received it on February 12th. It took a couple of months of calls and txt messages to Mike but he eventually made good on his promise to get it to me. I didn't always get a response to my txt's or messages but Mike was nice to talk to when he did respond. It arrived with no issues or damage from shipping. I took these pictures today.
Rich

Still nothing...well maybe not nothing.
 

Still never got my console. (That I ordered on May 26, 2014) Built another one instead and now just want my money back!
Called PayPal they said that he has ten days to respond to their Email and that they will investigate his account. if he does not respond to their email they will shut down his account until my dispute is rectified. I tried many times to contact him to get this resolved and nothing. I hate to have it come to this but I see no other way!

I tried contacting him a while back, no results either. Definitely buyer beware at this point.

Just cannot understand how this guy can do business and not be looking for someway to keep his morals intact! Some people!!

Well out of the blue I received a package, not my center console but a check ( my money back).
So I guess I put this behind me. The one I made is just fine, does what I need it to do.


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psujn1dvpq.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/n...psrz7lv6hb.jpg

I'm glad you got your money back, that's something at least. No idea what happened to those guys.