Black Widow VIN

[Cdn ZR1 Mike]

Is there a way for me to verify if a ZR1 is an original black widow?


OK Found a great Article regarding the black widow by JVD and all the VIN's Cheers.

[Kevin]

the black widow wasn't a gm option so no there isn't a way via the vin other then the jvd article.

[PhillipsLT5]

JVD, hello

[BlackWidow#2]

Mine was and still is vin # 757
George

[-=Jeff=-]

Didn't Doug Rippie have any something to do with these?

Maybe call Doug or Randy @ DRM

[tccrab]

The 'ol Pirate JVD knows all.
He's not hard to find and he's not hard to talk to.
Give him a call.
http://automastersofbg.com/


'Crabs

[01Cobra]

Hi guys,
There is a 91 ZR1 "black Widow" for sale locally.
How can I verify it is the real deal?

Thanks

[A1990]

Last 4 of the VIN would be the key to tell. Post them up. Also exterior and interior color.

[Hib Halverson]

Didn't Doug Rippie have any something to do with these?

Maybe call Doug or Randy @ DRM

Doug Rippie and people at Mercruiser jointly-developed the Black Widow program. It didn't get very far. Only 8 were built. Van Dorn used to own one of them.

[Hog]

From Mr VanDorn's website page, here:http://automastersofbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/The-Black-Widow-Story.pdf

These are BW's 1-8 with VIN's.

1991 White/Blue
VIN 1G1YZ23J2M5800843
475hp
Equipment: Side Skirt Aero Kit, 4.09 Gear, Davis Radiator, Bilstein Coil-Overs, Borla Exhaust

1991 Black/Black
VIN 1G1YZ23J9M5800757
525+hp
Equipment: Bilstein Coil-Overs, DynaMags, Roll Bar, Lightweight Flywheel & CenterForce Clutch,
Short Stop Brakes.

1990 Black/Black
VIN 1G1YZ23JXL5800085
460hp
Equipment: Bilstein Coil-Overs, NOS, Brake Upgrade, Sway Bar and suspension upgrades (poly
bushings and Heim joints), 4.09 gear, Radiator, Centerforce.


1991 Black/Black
VIN 1G1YZ23J4M5802030
500hp
Equipment: Roll Bar, Coil Overs, Brembo Brakes, Lightened body (300lbs), 4.09 Gear, DyMag
Wheels, 3in Custom Exhaust, Air Induction

1993 40th Ruby/Ruby
VIN 1G1YZ23J4P5800153
475hp
This vehicle was chosen to represent the Black Widows in the Heart of the Beast.

1992 Red/Black
VIN 1G1YZ23J4N5800318
465hp
Equipment: Coil Over Shocks, 4.09 Gear


1993 Aqua/Gray
VIN 1G1YZ23J7P5800101
475hp
Equipment: Coil Over Shocks,


Jim Van Dorn (CA)
1991 White/Gray
VIN 1G1YZ23J4M5801119
475hp (plus 650hp LeMans engine)
Equipment: Delivered w/Coil Over Shocks, Willwood NASCAR Brake Package. Added equipment
(Auto Masters) 4.09 Gear, B&B Exhaust, Fluidyne radiator, silicon hoses, headers, custom billet
aluminum p/s pump, 5pt Seat Belt Harnesses (driver & passenger), roll bar (chassis stiffner), ’95
OEM wheels.
Additional Notes: Engine was removed and upgraded to the Auto Masters Street Skinner package
with improved porting, cam timing, and calibration. HP now 517 (K&N Dyno).

[on3wego]

I have paper work from Doug Rippie on the work orders for what MerCruiser was to do to the Widow's. If you are interested.

[1991 zr1 Doug Rippie car]

I have 1991 Black/black zr1 and I was told it was a preproduction black widow and is 1 of 6 vin ending in #995