Differences in 84-85 vs. 85.5-86 SVO header panels

[gregpro50]

I need a header panel for my 85 SVO.

Are there differences between the 84-85 vs. 85.5-86 header panels?

Would I be able to use an 86 header panel on my 85?

[AT6svo]

The header panels, for all intensive purposes, are the same from 84-86. The 85.5/86 used special headlight brackets that interfaced with the flush mount headlights and allowed mounting to the header panel.

Best of luck finding one. Sadly, repros are no longer being made.

[gregpro50]

So I would just have to switch the actual headlight bracket to get it to work on my '85 (or switch to the flush headlights)?

I have a friend that has a spare '86 header panel that he might want to sell to me. Thats why I was asking.

I dont think I want to try to switch it to the flush headlights.

[svopaul]

Yup, header panels are all the same.

My repros are not available thanks to them being MIA....I am currently on a man hunt to find the guy and my molds. If I can locate and reaquire them then the repros will be available again. Until then even I am stuck looking for used ones....I've got a customer who just wrecked his '84 and I am looking for even just the LH half of a panel that I can use to put 2 together to get his car back together.