4000/80 lighting question

[Tom Nas]

nicksimc at plu.edu wrote:

>I'm fabricating a new grille/dual-round lighting setup, and I'd
>like to use the flat corner markers for aesthetic reasons, but I don't
>want to spend money on the whole headlight assembly when all I think I
>really need are the corner markers. I was wondering if the headlight
>mounting bracket used on the 85-87 4k was the same one used on the
>European 80 with the flat front. Also, can I use two sets of 85-87 upper
>trim pieces (one set flipped upside down) with these? At this time I'm
>planning on using the 85-87 bracket ala Huw's conversion, so any help
>sourcing flat corner markers (orange or clear) that will fit is
>appreciated.

The flat front with single-reflector H4s was Europe-only, used on 80s from 
1979 to 1985. In 1985, the slightly rounder version was introduced, at 
which point the US version went from four headlights to two and a front end 
that really resembled European 80s made until late '86 (when the type 89 
was introduced).

If you want a true flat front end, you must source European parts.

Hope this helps!

Regards, Tom