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Tristar Eric
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 Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:09 pm Post subject: Another lost Tristar |
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Sad to see a Canadian Tristar has recently come to it's end. This particular Tristar was an odd one, it is the only known Canadian 2wd Tristar. I was in contact with the owner before the fire. He was attempting to sell it. ($20K)
So, out of the 17, how many are left? I personally know of 5.
Lets all go check our fuel lines today!
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Vanagon Nut
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One would think it could be saved no?
(assuming his insurance would cover the costs!  )
Neil.
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240Gordy
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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where was it registered? in BC? if it is a write-off it will be auctioned off by ICBC, the government auto insurance company, unless he had his comprehensive with another company, which is unusual . . .
looks like the yard in New Westminster . . .
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syncrodoka
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't see how this tristar is a total loss. A wiring harness and a complete motor from any 2wd vanagon along with some body work. Isn't this car worth saving to the owner? If it does go to parts heaven I want the rear sliders. |
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240Gordy
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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or another STI !
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"So, now that you know what you're doing, go to town."
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r39o
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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That will buff out.
Of any of the vans to burn, that one is one of the ones that you could save with not too many parts. A Westy is usually junk, but there ain't that much back there in a pickup.
It is a fixer.
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syncrodoka
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Crankey
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I wouldn't mind having those gates !  |
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Tristar Eric
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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| I wouldn't mind having those gates ! |
I beat you to the gates! They'll be on the Tristar soon.
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Crankey
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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| I figured. it's fine. I still have the most unique vehicle on my block. |
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RGS Paul
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Erik,
You mean that you didn't buy the parts for the fourth door for the '92 Doka? 
Paul
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winkshog
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:36 am Post subject: |
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That is the one in the classifieds for parts only is it not...Why can't it be sold as whole?
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| That is the one in the classifieds for parts only is it not...Why can't it be sold as whole? |
Because it has NO Gates anymore...?  Ha ha! 
that is not the same one as this from the looks of the diamond plated bed...this one looks really sweet as well...
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There is a 1991 Syncro Doka sans engine, white, in SE that I know about. He wants 10k for it. He had put a FORD motor in it and it went south soon after. He was wanting to put a subaru engine in it but it has just been sitting there.......Have his # if anyone is interested PM me.
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syncrodoka
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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| I asked about some parts yesterday and was told that it had already been parted out. |
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Tristar Eric
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:49 am Post subject: |
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Here we are on the way to get the new gates...
Gates on !
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kshbaja
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Did I see this one on Canyon Road outside of Portland this AM?
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Tristar Eric
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I would say yes, since there's only one in town.
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Tristar Eric
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Update on the burned Tristar...
The body was sold and is now in the hands of somebody who is going to put it back on the road.
I'm still trying to get the VIN number so we can find out what exactly this one is.
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D Clymer
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| Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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That's good news! I hate to see rare T3s sent to the scrapper. Did you ever find out the whole story on what happened to that Tristar, Eric? Is it indeed the same one you posted the photos of on here about a year ago?
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