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No need for unique headlights ... 200

posted by  B.C. on  Tue Feb 10 11:37 CST 2004
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I don't quite see why it could require changing the entire front clip...

Here's what I know, and I have a 1986 and a 1984 side by side.

The cowl grille intake is diffrent - old is depressed and across the middle, new is not depressed, and there are two - each near the side and blow the wiper.

Corner lights on the new are shorter and are attached to the backer piece that holds the headlights. Old ones attach to the fender IIRC.

Hood fit to the top line of the headlights is different. Old has a center part that sticks out a bit and covers the top of the grille. New is a single line across, and the grille slopes a little backward.

Now - yes those large plastic square lights are miserable. On my 1986 the RH is yellow, the LH is clear and has a 1/2 inch of water making waves inside (we don't get freezes much). Best solution I have found is to get either a lens or a whole light from eBay (or somewhere) and re-hab, re-seal, de-yellow the "new" one and then swap it in.

Consider adding driving lights, too.

Good Luck,

Bob

:>)





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