How about that Marv Ripes!!!

Bob Mulry · 09-29-2008, 03:22 PM

NHRA has finally got around to recognizing one of the great innovators of Sportsman Racing (Stock, Super Stock & Comp).

I (and we) have had the luck and privilege to have been around this innovator when he came out to OCIR with a card table and 60' timers and he sat on the starting line with hand written time slips to compare torque converter performance and that was the tip of the iceberg.

But that was how he did it because performance mattered.

Marv you are like a good Scotch that gets better every year.

It is fitting that they honored him at a Sportsman ONLY race.

Thanks for all of your input over the years,

Bob

A & M Motorsports

http://www.nhra.com/content/sportsma...2870&zoneid=85

Jack Matyas · 09-29-2008, 03:34 PM

Bought my first "new" converter from him in the mid 70's.........good to see him recognized for his accomplishments............its about time ! ! ! !

Dick Butler · 09-29-2008, 03:42 PM

I had many dealings with Marv and used his powerglide and convertors in several cars. I honestly believe he is one person you can trust on his business word at all times. When he said the convertor will be there on friday at 10 AM. by plane I could just drive over and wait for it. IT WAS THERE. No stories, no excuses. Always good advice and 0n the conservative claim side of things...If he couldnt do it he told you straight.
THANKS Marvin... Dick Butler

Ed Wright · 09-29-2008, 06:02 PM

First converter and Powerglide parts I bought from him, many years ago, were the first 1/2 second I ever bolted in a car. Great guy to work with. I'd say that was way overdue.

Larry Hill · 09-29-2008, 08:31 PM

I wrote my Sophomore college English paper on the 1957 Chevy "Tricks are for kids" M/SA car. To this day it has been the only 1957 Chevy with a two piece front bumper I have ever seen.

G Schenck · 09-29-2008, 10:06 PM

How long have I known Marv? Let's just say I bought a cast iron powerglide from him.

Greg

p.s. Ask Craig Bourgeois if he likes Marv.

Rusty Gillis · 09-30-2008, 09:07 AM

Back in 1970 I saw an ad in National Dragster for a high stall converter for a Ford from A-1. I bought it and was the first Ford to run an A-1 it worked so good I didn't want to put his decal on. From that day until I quit racing Super Stock in 1975 that was the only converter I used. I had a problem a week before the Gatornationals and brought the car to Gainesville with the trans out and when I got there Marv was there with my converter. Everytime I went to the Winternationals I would go by Marv's shop for a vist. You never had to worry if Marv said he would do something he did.

09-29-2008, 03:22 PM	#1
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	How about that Marv Ripes!!! NHRA has finally got around to recognizing one of the great innovators of Sportsman Racing (Stock, Super Stock & Comp). I (and we) have had the luck and privilege to have been around this innovator when he came out to OCIR with a card table and 60' timers and he sat on the starting line with hand written time slips to compare torque converter performance and that was the tip of the iceberg. But that was how he did it because performance mattered. Marv you are like a good Scotch that gets better every year. It is fitting that they honored him at a Sportsman ONLY race. Thanks for all of your input over the years, Bob A & M Motorsports http://www.nhra.com/content/sportsma...2870&zoneid=85 __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

09-29-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,927 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Re: How about that Marv Ripes!!! Bought my first "new" converter from him in the mid 70's.........good to see him recognized for his accomplishments............its about time ! ! ! ! __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

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Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: How about that Marv Ripes!!! I had many dealings with Marv and used his powerglide and convertors in several cars. I honestly believe he is one person you can trust on his business word at all times. When he said the convertor will be there on friday at 10 AM. by plane I could just drive over and wait for it. IT WAS THERE. No stories, no excuses. Always good advice and 0n the conservative claim side of things...If he couldnt do it he told you straight. THANKS Marvin... Dick Butler

09-29-2008, 06:02 PM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: How about that Marv Ripes!!! First converter and Powerglide parts I bought from him, many years ago, were the first 1/2 second I ever bolted in a car. Great guy to work with. I'd say that was way overdue. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,922 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: How about that Marv Ripes!!! I wrote my Sophomore college English paper on the 1957 Chevy "Tricks are for kids" M/SA car. To this day it has been the only 1957 Chevy with a two piece front bumper I have ever seen. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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G Schenck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Harahan, La. Posts: 521 Likes: 41 Liked 81 Times in 35 Posts	Re: How about that Marv Ripes!!! How long have I known Marv? Let's just say I bought a cast iron powerglide from him. Greg p.s. Ask Craig Bourgeois if he likes Marv.

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Rusty Gillis Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 260 Likes: 21 Liked 87 Times in 19 Posts	Re: How about that Marv Ripes!!! Back in 1970 I saw an ad in National Dragster for a high stall converter for a Ford from A-1. I bought it and was the first Ford to run an A-1 it worked so good I didn't want to put his decal on. From that day until I quit racing Super Stock in 1975 that was the only converter I used. I had a problem a week before the Gatornationals and brought the car to Gainesville with the trans out and when I got there Marv was there with my converter. Everytime I went to the Winternationals I would go by Marv's shop for a vist. You never had to worry if Marv said he would do something he did. __________________ Rusty Gillis Former NHRA SS/FA and SS/GA record holder