Just saw this on Craigslist, can you say...Black Widow?????

[tccrab]

Originally Posted by USAF Retired

How and where could I purchase an original Black Widow ZR1? Whatever became of Doug Rippie? Does he still tune?

Open up your checkbook and prepare to bleed:
http://www.buyavette.net/1992%20Corv...%201141CJS.php

'Crabs

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

DRM is still there, and has expanded to newer generations, but still supports our ZR-1's!

http://dougrippie.com/products/drm-z...gine-building/


Marty

[BlackSheepz]

This is not one of the original 8 black widow cars, but it is a DRM600 with a black motor. Plus Fikse Wheels!

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...EDFBDPARHRDESK

[BlackSheepz]

Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

DRM is still there, and has expanded to newer generations, but still supports our ZR-1's!

http://dougrippie.com/products/drm-z...gine-building/


Marty

I was about to suggest it would be nice if they put prices on their DRM packages, but you know what they say if you have to ask... lol

[Meanmyz]

Originally Posted by tccrab

Open up your checkbook and prepare to bleed:
http://www.buyavette.net/1992%20Corv...%201141CJS.php

'Crabs

This was for sale a few years ago. I had just made some new Corvette friends from the Lincoln, NE area and the subject of the Black Widows came up. I informed one of the guys about this particular car, which he ended up buying.

A couple of years later, another guy in that group, and a good friend of mine, bought #2 from out east (Pennsylvania I believe). The guy who owned it previously, I know his name and have forgotten it. My dad and I sat right by him at the 2010 Gathering with Dave & Glenda McLellan (good memories).

Anyway, I have also met Mark Schultz of Sioux Falls, SD several times. He is the original owner of the Bright Aqua car and still has it.

[A1990]

Originally Posted by Meanmyz

This was for sale a few years ago. I had just made some new Corvette friends from the Lincoln, NE area and the subject of the Black Widows came up. I informed one of the guys about this particular car, which he ended up buying.

Jeff, that might make two Black Widows in NE. I believe BW #2 is here. Next time your going to be in NE let me know, I'd love to catch up with you.

[Meanmyz]

Thanks Dennis. I appreciate the offer. I would love to catch up with you!

(I was editing and adding to my last post and saw that you posted). I have pictures of #2 and #6 together with their new owners. They each ran their cars together in Wakefield, NE in 1/2 mile shoot out competition about two years ago. The Black Widows ran very well and were a real treat to see!

[A1990]

Originally Posted by Meanmyz

Thanks Dennis. I appreciate the offer. I would love to catch up with you!

(I was editing and adding to my last post and saw that you posted). I have pictures of #2 and #6 together with their new owners. They each ran their cars together in Wakefield, NE in 1/2 mile shoot out competition about two years ago. The Black Widows ran very well and were a real treat to see!

Jeff, I've been thinking it is time to honor the Widows and was brain storming on how to find them. With your relationship with these guys (I really need to meet John Schmidt) can you find out where some of the others are? I think we could find out what happened to JVD's car, but the other 4 I have no clue.

Would be great to have them all together again.

Anyone else know where one might be?

[Meanmyz]

I remember Jerry Crews 40th Anniversary car at the Gathering in 2010. Has it been there since? I am guessing that one of you board members could find that car without too much trouble.

A week ago Monday, I had some business by Waverly, MN and so I planned and stopped by to see and meet Doug Rippie at his shop (with him living relatively close, it is sad that I hadn't made this trip earlier).

Anyway, I think Doug said Glen Greider's black 1990 is up for sale (I stress that I THOUGHT I heard him say this). I didn't inquire further and someone may want to call him to see if this was in fact the case.

Unless they have something else going on, John Schmidt and Ted Hughes would probably jump at the chance of a Black Widow reunion. Mark Schultz would take some convincing, but would probably be up for it.

Oh yeah, as you probably know, it was George Crouse that owned John's car prior.

[A1990]

Originally Posted by Meanmyz

I remember Jerry Crews 40th Anniversary car at the Gathering in 2010. Has it been there since? I am guessing that one of you board members could find that car without too much trouble.

A week ago Monday, I had some business by Waverly, MN and so I planned and stopped by to see and meet Doug Rippie at his shop (with him living relatively close, it is sad that I hadn't made this trip earlier).

Anyway, I think Doug said Glen Greider's black 1990 is up for sale (I stress that I THOUGHT I heard him say this). I didn't inquire further and someone may want to call him to see if this was in fact the case.

Unless they have something else going on, John Schmidt and Ted Hughes would probably jump at the chance of a Black Widow reunion. Mark Schultz would take some convincing, but would probably be up for it.

Oh yeah, as you probably know, it was George Crouse that owned John's car prior.

Thanks for the information. I am going to follow up and see if I can find the others.