coylethebarbarian Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I bought a wrecked 87 three door coupe today for the parts. Some front end damage, possible frame damage, front windshield got cracked (and I needed that too!), the interior is decent, engine good, doors and rockers are great... there is a decal that says "starfire 46/50". Anyone know what this means? Was this a special edition soob? I see nothing in the 87 brochure section. If so, would it be better to fix this soob instead of using it for parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Maybe a dealer installed decal set? Are there any other interesting options or just decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagen Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 a google search brings up a beauty pageant that used Subarus as the transportation cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Someone a couple of months ago found one in a wrecking yard. I dont believe there is anything special about it, probably just something a dealership did. Found the pics... Edited September 13, 2009 by Turbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coylethebarbarian Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Someone a couple of months ago found one in a wrecking yard.I dont believe there is anything special about it, probably just something a dealership did that's exactly what mine looks like-in these pics. Thanks guys I was curious. I'll take what I need and part out the rest on here:banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 can I mail you a saw-z-all and a dot the line kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2K4 STI Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Does it still have the rear cargo light with lense?I need that if you have it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coylethebarbarian Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'm meeting the guy on Monday the 14th to make arrangements to pick this soob up on Thurs 17th. It's at his business so I have to let him know when I am bringing the trailer-the lot is fenced and locked. I made a quick view of the whole thing when I agreed to buy it. The body is not rusted-only the front slight front end damage. The back seat was the worst, but the interior is otherwise great-for the 80's soobs. I think the back cargo light was there, and yes, if anyone wants to draw a schematic of the areas they need me to apply a sawzall to I'd be happy to do so. I'll take pics of the whole thing, figure out what I need off it and post what is left up here over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 So, you Wrote that the Subie you Found, has Decals that Says... ...there is a decal that says "starfire 46/50" ... ... "Starfire" ... Not Only Star Edition, so that subie Could be Different... Could you Post Pics of That Subie & its Decals here Please? Thank you! ... Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricearu Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) I have never seen a gl coupe, rx, and only 2 gl-10's here in dfw. they are "RARE 'round these here parts" I want a RX front air dam for the UAV, never found one. Edited September 14, 2009 by Ricearu add on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I bought a wrecked 87 three door coupe today for the parts. Some front end damage, possible frame damage, front windshield got cracked (and I needed that too!), the interior is decent, engine good, doors and rockers are great... there is a decal that says "starfire 46/50". Anyone know what this means? Was this a special edition soob? I see nothing in the 87 brochure section. If so, would it be better to fix this soob instead of using it for parts? I have seen a few maybe 4 of those "star edition" coupes over the years, one is currently running around Lyons, Colorado from time to time. One thing I've noticed is they all had the H style rims with a different centercap than most, as seen in the pics posted above. (I think most of the h style c-caps have "subaru" on them but the star edition had a diamond pattern on them). The xx/50 implies that there were only 50 of them, but that would make it unlikely that I would have come acrossed 4 of the 50. If they were really used to shuttle beauty queens around, that's pretty darned bueno. I noticed you called it "starfire". Was that a mistake or is your car badged differently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I see you are in albequerque, I suppose if it were a dealership in the 4 corners states, It's possible there were only 50 and we are more likely to see them around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coylethebarbarian Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 I noticed you called it "starfire". Was that a mistake or is your car badged differently? That was my mistake, the decal says "star edition" and is 46/50. I'll get pics as soon as I can, I'll snap some tomorrow when I go to set up the pic up time. I'll get some of the engine and interior too, just in case there is any difference in these "50" 3-door coupes as compared to others. Only 50? It would make sense if it were a dealer in the 4 corners area, but why the "H style" wheels are different than most others I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkspear Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 you beat me to it. i saw that listed on craigslist this weekend. thought about buying it for a parts car for my rx. went back to look for the add and it was gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coylethebarbarian Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 you beat me to it. i saw that listed on craigslist this weekend. thought about buying it for a parts car for my rx. went back to look for the add and it was gone. I've had that happen many times myself. I'll send you pics or a list of what is available when I am done. I had no idea there was anyone else in the area off of the board! Have you been to the "you pull" JY's in Albuquerque? There are always a few soobs there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkspear Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 i have been going there since they opened a few years ago. spent way too much on soob parts. pulled a few turbo motors. stripped an rx drivetrain and body kit. 87.5 xt turbo motor. 5 lug swap i never used. xt6 sways. how bad is the front of that car? i was thinking about fixing it. my rx was totaled when i bought it. i straightened out the subframe by bolting a bracket where the bumper goes and chaining it to a big tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coylethebarbarian Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Yeah I know..been off here for quite some time... Here's the deal, had to put all projects on hold but back at it now... This particualr coupe, been looking over it... body is great in the fact there is only surface rust/faded paint... basically the front end was just pushed in a little, doesn't seem the radiator took any mayjor damage, doors still open..hood is just little crunched up-looks like the hinges/moutning brackets just need to be straightend out... the windshield is cracked due to PO opening the hood and thus cracking window at base... at first I thought about using this body for my Brat rebuild... but had to put the brat on hold.. I need the cargo space of the coupe...etc etc.. Ideas on pulling the front end? Just hook front to another truck the rear to a tree and go that route? While I have long term plans, I need a daily driver for awhile... this looks like the easiest fix of all my projects... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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