You won't be able to use any of the engine parts on the '85, though you
could swap the whole engine in, if you are motivated.

Front end parts are all different, from the spindles on out, so not a good
parts source, though, again, you can transfer the whole setup onto your '85
if you want to.

The rest should be fairly interchangeable between the two... keep the round
headlights, I hear nothing but complaints about the square ones. If the '86
has power mirrors, they make a great addition to the '85. Even if you don't
transfer the wiring, you'll have mirrors that *don't* reposition themselves
when you drive into a headwind.

Body parts should all be interchangeable, sliding doors are the same from
'85 onward.

At 12:12 PM 5/1/2006 -0400, Jeff Lincoln wrote:
>Well, it has been several years since I was on this list and I figured it
>was time that I spoke with "the experts".
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>I have an 85 GL 1.9, manual - it runs strong but it is getting to where she
>needs some attention. I have an opportunity to get an 86 2.1, manual for a
>great price. It has been in an accident but runs good. My thought is to get
>it for parts for the 85. I am curious to hear from you folks as to if this
>is feasible or not. My thought is that most of the mechanical and body parts
>should be interchangeable but with the year and motor difference I am not
>sure. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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>Thanks,
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>Jeff