Jim,
Look for a loose or burned connection on the headlight switch or a bad headlight switch. I don't have a wiring diagram for the '85, but on the earlier cars, the headlights and the headlight doors receive their power from the headlight switch. When the problem occurs, is the headlight switch warm or hot to the touch?
John
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