1986 headlights and grille fit into 1987

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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1986 headlights and grille fit into 1987

Hi,
Will the 86 headlights and grille fit into and 87 without any body modifications?

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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87/88 were euro style header panels, quite a bit in size for the grills on 81-86 compared to the height, on the euro style. Also composite headlamps compared to halogen bulbs. So I would say no!

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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You'll have to include the header panel and bumper cover, it'll bolt right up.

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Harness for lights is different too I believe.
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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You will needed to swap the Header & Fascia complete as well as the wiring harness to accommodate the 86 head lights and side marker lights in the fascia..........
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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Not critical to function but if either has fiber optics this may come in to play, no big deal on the park lamp just drill a hole, not sure on how the halogen bulbs work with the fiber optics.

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 1970cs
not sure on how the halogen bulbs work with the fiber optics.
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If you are referring to the halogen bulbs for the 87/88 style composite head lights.... It is actually a non-issue since the head lights (composite or seal beam) are not part of the fiber optic system.........
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CRUZN 66
If you are referring to the halogen bulbs for the 87/88 style composite head lights.... It is actually a non-issue since the head lights (composite or seal beam) are not part of the fiber optic system.........
Refresh my memory, it's been ten years since I last fooled with one, 3 indicators for front. Park, turn and ( ) Rear indicator 1 for pass and driver side, catch all, running lights dim, brakes they brighten and turn they flash.

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1970cs
Refresh my memory, it's been ten years since I last fooled with one, 3 indicators for front. Park, turn and ( ) Rear indicator 1 for pass and driver side, catch all, running lights dim, brakes they brighten and turn they flash.

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Headlight(low) Headlight (high) and signal. Rear indicators inside on top of center rear window - red indicators for brake/signal.
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