Body Swapping a Ford Falcon with a GS400 Lexus in 10 minutes!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มี.ค. 2022
- The Flexus is nowhere near done, but I thought I put together a video showing all the progress so far.
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I'm 73 y/o. I was a teenager in the 60's. Young guys back then didn't have this level of sophistication and ingenuity. You should be extremely proud of yourself and the example you're showing your kids. I'm betting one of your kids will put nuclear propulsion in a 90ish Ford cause "that's the way Dad thought about doing things". Anything was possible.
Hoho , Grandad you Re so cool .
The first car I drove by myself was a 63 Falcon Futura Sprint with a 260 V-8 and a four speed. I will never forget that ride. The problem was those cars were few and far between. I too was a teenager then it was 1964 and I had been in the air force over a year and was hitchhiking back to the base and the guy that picked was on his way to Amarillo where I was stationed but had left Houston earlier that day and was very tired and sleepy but his dad had a heart attack and he was on his way to the hospital. He needed someone to drive for him and he got out and I got behind the wheel with very, very little experience behind the wheel. I was shaking at first but he went to sleep and I gained enough confidence to get us to Amarillo. Every time I see a Falcon the memories come rushing back.
I thought "body swap" meant two vehicles with a ladder frame. Literally take the body off one frame and swap it onto another. This is an insane amount of work. I'm very impressed.
a guy i work with did a 49 desoto 4dr onto an s10 complete with a/c and all then worked it into a 2dr conversion with a chop top. its sick as hell. he told me the other day hes putting a newer dodge hemi in it now
That's impossible with these 2 vehicles because the Lexus is a unibody & doesn't have a frame...
@@Road_Rash this guy just showed us that the impossible, is possible, WOW.
Falcon is unibody also
@@Road_Rash yep he obviously didn't do it!🙃😜
loved this build. Not easy to find the right compatible cars dimensionally to make this happen! keep up the creativity
Thanks! I definitely lucked out with how well it did fit
El Ford Maverick sedán es compatible por dimensiones con mi Fiat Stilo JTD. Pero no haría un cambio de carrocería como el del vídeo.
@@alexisg311 Wheelbase is pretty close. Might work. I think another important factor is if the bonnet/hood can close
How long did it take to build?
Well that was cool and I love that little dude was helping out but ..... I thought I was gonna see the lexus body swapped onto the falcon chassis (joke). Amazing job well done
And this folks is how you make a you tube clip.
No 1 hour introduction, no "i found it in a barn"
no talked about sponsorship rubbish.
Good work dude. I love the early 60's Falcons and put together
with some already built late technology gets my vote.
G'day from Down Under.
I was wondering how you figured out it would fit lol, never would have dawned on me a falcon would fit on a lexis! Great job dude! I love it! 🤠👍
I love how the interior looks so 'plush', yet the exterior looks 'ratty'.
‘Yes’
Right? It’s a Rat Fraud
@@keenobservations3050 LOVE THAT!😅
@@bazilwreckerloughead I should copy-write that
@@keenobservations3050 You should, alot of people are doing stuff like that to their cars!
Love that the kids were heavily involved in the build.
Just driving past it looks like you just stuck stupid modern rims on an old car, and that means you got it right. Well done
YES to all that you have done here, the music, working with the kids, the swap, everything.
this proves that we never grow up, you still keep playing with cars. So I do. Regards from ARG.
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It's so nice to see a young boy grow from a toddler to junior high age helping his dad with some sort of car project.
If I ever come into money, I'm going to hire this guy to do projects like this that my mind is full of. I so love this❣
This is honestly the best idea I've seen. Preserving the wrecked underframe of a newer car while keeping the shell of the old body. I should suggest making negative castings for builds like this. On top of that you can use the VIN from the old body and not have to worry about dealing with the wrecked VIN.
The donor vehicle VIN would open up a can of worms; emissions alone.
To say that you are a creative person would be a distinct understatement. You have a vision that is unparalleled. Such a fusion is incredible!! I can appreciate all of the drive it took to accomplish that project. Of course you had your helpers… Great job… looking forward to seeing your ride painted and going to car shows. Best of luck with the Flexus and keep the helpers involved. I have been driving a 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback for 51 years and I know what it takes to keep it on the road. You have a special gift…
i'm very impressed. at the beginnig of this video i had the impression this wasn't going to turn out right. oh boy was i wrong, that's neat! you could almost convince people it was just an interior & wheel swap, you'd never know what lurks beneath. well done.
At home, in the driveway, in the garage, w/ the kids, the pet, the pal and a critter save! Genius dad hero. God bless America.
Man you’ve given me so much inspiration to work on my 63 Falcon 2 door sedan. I had a wild idea about extending a Miata chassis to match the Falcon’s wheelbase but wasn’t sure of the feasibility. You’ve made me rethink it lol, beautiful car man!
Fortunately for you, Miata frames come in two halves! They aren’t really one continuous frame from front to back, there are just front and rear subframes that bolt to the body, sort of like they’re half body on frame, but unibody in the middle. So if you buy a donor Miata and remove the subframes, it should actually be pretty easy to change the length to fit whatever car you want to put them in. You’ll just need to get a custom driveshaft to connect the two, and make sure your car has enough rigidity in between the frames.
@@Thinginator That's not a Miata specific thing, it's pretty much true of all modern unibody cars. The GS400 is also like this. On a Miata though, they also have this piece called the "powerplant frame" that structurally connects the transmission to the diff while also supporting the transmission because the Miata doesn't have a crossmember or trans mount. That would have to be lengthened or eliminated if you wanted to change the wheelbase.
If your 63 falcon runs and drives it would be easier to repair any rust damage and keep it as original as possible besides if you ever sell it most people are looking for an original car not a miss matched one.
I would have thought the GS400 was bigger than a Falcon. Tight fit
This is amazing body swapping a Falcon and a Lexus 😳🤯. You definitely got my sub. Can't wait to see more content from your channel.
Had four various 60- 64 falcons as my first car(s) (in Australia, basically the same vehicle only no 289 and two doors rare as hen's dentures) So very nostalgic watching this, and wonderful to see this shell on new components. Kudos to your brilliance.
I'm still driving my '05 Falcon.😁
Saved 2 cars from the crusher. Glad this hit my feed. Well done, sir.
Awesome build and awesome skills! Loved seeing your kids involved, too.
No way! Dude you are a talented and blessed artist. Who would ever thought of even going there with a body swap of those two models of cars. Very impressive. Now there’s a story you’re little boy is gonna tell to everyone when he grows up and tells what his dad did. Excellent vid.
I had a 61 Sedan w/ 170ci inline 6 "Special Performance", 3 on the tree. You don't know how many times I dreamt of doing something like this. Those roundbody Falcons could be a lot of fun with the right performance upgrades.
Frankenstein's Car! You are a dynamo of creative energy Straight Cut Gears! Love it!
Incredible work! Talent they don't teach in college.
Wow, never thought this is possible!
Well done man 👍
I just found your videos, you’re talented and these body swaps are friggin sick
that`s just the greatest thing. A new car ride and handling and comfort with a classic look. This is one talented man! Kudos to you sir!
Dude... I mean DUDE (insert clapping GIF here), what the actual fark... one guy did THAT... in a home garage with no lift!? A 1 man build/ fabricate shop! At the start of the video I was thinking, " if he doesn't use those Lexas seats in the Falcon I'll have to call that out in the comments". You didn't let me down, bravo, bravo sir. Then you took it another level, dash, console and carpet install, poof mind blown. Not all heroes wear capes...
Congratulations from Argentina, I belong to the Falcon club here.
I love what you did to the Falcon. When I was a kid the family had an early 60's Falcon wagon, so I've got a soft spot for this car. Truly amazing build. Kudos to the auto wash crew. They look like they get the job done too!
Imagine that I bet in Ford factory in 60" where working G.I that fought Japs , could they imagine that US car they made will be "merged" with Japanise car ? , I would like to know what they would say about that 🤣
Yes, our family had the 2 door wagon, in black, with the ranch style vinyl apolstery. LOVE this guy's build!
Move to Australia we have a whole range of falcons even turbo 4 litre straight six varients that can pull 8 second 1/4mile when heavily modified
You just made the Falcon a million times more bulletproof lol. No killing a Lexus. Crazy how well they lined up and fit together!
I am just staggered by the amount of effort and skill in this build. Well done!
I wish I had the skills to put my '03 Corolla chassis and running gear under a Studebaker ,shoebox Ford or some other oldie.Your work here is totally kickass! Mad skills!!
That would be so cool! DO IT!
What a rad little car! Family cruiser for sure. Nice job man.
Wow, amazing! - Thats the best of both vehicles - a comfortable classic with guts and economy - and those old school Ford looks! Love your work, thanks for sharing for all to see.
You are among a very few people on the planet capable of such work.
Outstanding thought, engineering and craftsmanship. Well done!!!
Great work! Seems like you did the majority of it by yourself also. Mad respect!
I am always in awe, when people like you are determined to do something and get it done, and done very well.
I love how the car looks with the Lexus parts good job love the build
This car and your work are absolutely brilliant.What a great cruising vehicle.
Awesome build! Love crazy projects like this!
Absolutely incredible! So impressive- what a great idea
Unbelievably impressive, well done 👍🏼
This is the kind of build series that will put your channel on the map! Really looking forward to future content to see where the Flexus goes from here! Liked and subbed!
Agree and did same. Not often I watch every second of a video, I did here.
Wow.... This looks amazing bro..... Great work 😎
The planning and craftsmanship involved is amazing.
What a unique and satisfying project, Fun to watch
That is absolutely insane! Great work!
Absolutely insane! A incredible build! Lovely support from your family aswell!
Wow! Impressive! The labor involved!
My keeps have been so glued to the screen likes this for so long! Unbelievable work I wouldn't trust myself, that is loteral precision.
Props to you for doing something so involved and seeing it through!!!
Excellent video!!! Lots of great camera work and awesome editing. Great job!
You sir, are a mad scientist. That is madness and I love it!
It's because of your little helpers that the car looks so good great job!
The best thing that I have seen in some time a 4door don like this I Love it dude
One of the best body swap i have seen
This is an incredible build- always loved old Falcons, and the Lexus Is such a good fit! 👌👌
That is seriously Badass and I hope you keep the exterior just the way it is.
I’ve subscribed because of this. What an amazing job - the amount of work to get the two cars to marry is mind boggling. I love resto mods - keeping the style and appeal of the classic but having modern tech underneath for safety and comfort.
good to see the kids helping out- much more education, and application of useful skills than a video game.
This video just rolled through my TH-cam recommended feed so I am late to the party but... This is the coolest car project I have seen in many years! I love it.
Thanks! I appreciate it
Awsome man!! Great build
Simply awesome! I love it, well done!
Lots of work and passion, it’s definitely a double cool ride 🤙😎🤙
Super Cool TH-cam sent me this 8 months after you posted it.
The little guy you installed in the passenger seat gave the project that needed coolness.
tHanks for the video!
Broooooo... this is so freaking mean!! Love your patients in the dash work man!
What a nice dad you are helping those little guys do that body swap like that!! Looks great too
This is the coolest thing I saw on TH-cam today!
Superb work very impressed with the build .
I can't imagine the hours that you put into this. Awesome work
Awesome work! So much time fitting / cutting / welding!
Amazing build - mind blown!
I guess the Lexus was chosen as being as close to the Falcon dimensions as possible?
Simply awesome!
That was incredible. I'm putting a 62 Mercury Comet back together. This is on a whole other level 👍👍👍
Now it’s the most reliable Ford in the world.
That is awesome, great job!
I haven't giggled like a kid seeing a build in a while - absolutely love this. Sure as heck is more complicated than my '66 Mustang build!
Great video. Great to see your kids taking part as well
The interior looks awesome in the good ol Falcon. Those Falcons were the platform that the Mustang was built on. Lots of the parts would interchange. They were so popular many of them were still coming to the shop in the early 80's.
The Internet is exposing so many geniuses this is amazing job bless your heart
That was a phuuuuchk load of work. Hell yeah, keep it forever!!!!
Well, that was easy! 🤣 VERY cool project, thanks for sharing!
man, glad youtube suggested this video, was a great swap. ima check out the build right now. honestly super cool
Crazy that the OG Falcon engine was still running, usually they don’t work when people do swaps like this
That is too cool! Nice job!
Well done. You and B is for Build have wrapped up body swaps. Love this - great inspiration.
Thanks so much!
very nicely done.. great work
Nice job, many hours has gone into this for sure, but it's great to drive now and looks super awesome too !!
My first thought was 'why' but now I see great work 👏
GREAT JOB! Nice build
Wow, mate, absolutely phenomenal 😮
Awesome. New life to both! Great video. A Falexis!!!
Awesome, not sure how this was ever a great idea in the planning stage, but you pulled it off! Total respect, there must have been some hard days in there
awesome job, never imagined a falcon will fit a GS400 so good, I need more of that now.
Amazing!!! A beautiful car you can use as a reliable daily!! A dream!! 😀
Talent and dedication 100percent
Sheer MADNESS! Total respect👍👍
What an absolute stroke of genius you are my brotha….. absolute WOW! I am speechless. Very clever engineering; no computers , No scanning; just the God given gift of your brains…. Wow….👍🏼💯🇺🇸