Ford Falcon FG- Front Conversion

[@krumpet87]

one of the only vids on youtube showing a clear enough way to take the front bumper off haha cheers boys

[@TheMeta6]

Paint? Your doing it wrong.... when you face lift a vehicle you're supposed to drive it round with mismatched panels for at least a couple of years!

[@ivokraaier9740]

nah that's only when you put aftermarket stuff on.

[@AngryTurds]

Cars of that age usually roll around in primer grey, til rust starts to show through.

[@BaLoShIi34]

I feel attacked 😂

[@Wtrxprs007able]

Like the factory paint on the new facelifted triton 😂

[@XTC95]

@@Wtrxprs007able ooooffft actually that bad? Was gonna buy one within the next few weeks lmao

[@StreetDreamzTT]

Man I love when newer oem parts fit the older models. Clean work. 👍🏼

[@CtrldKilla]

I think FG's look far better than FG-X's, but each to there own and an entertaining and informative video nonetheless :D

[@mosthated863]

I think so too. I have a 2014 mk2 fg non turbo and was thinking about the fg -x front and decided not to but the guy in the video did a good job on his 👍

[@aaronroy6805]

Exactly. How to put an FG front end on an FG-X would be a far better end result.

[@azagedon]

You're right it looks like a ford mondeo now (stationary executive car =P)

[@AfferbeckBeats]

I love the front of the X but don't like the rear

[@GOKHANDILEK]

@@AfferbeckBeats i love the rear of the x but don't like the front. Best combo is FG front + rear X :D

[@tajypops123]

Disappointed you didn't do the signature 'walk past and take the bumper off with you'

[@craigdavies69]

I seem to be one of the couple of people that like the FGX front more, nice transmission cooler placement btw.

[@nevinjacobs8577]

I was told in school most manufacturers were switching to crimp and heatshrink due to allowing flex in the joint while keeping a good connection where as a solder joint may split overtime

[@clintwhite4372]

It's hilarious that Subaru parts end up in virtually every build in the MCM universe. Anyway, Cheers. Diggin' the show.

[@StreetDreamzTT]

Clint White I never owned a Subaru but every car I’ve owned have had Subaru parts in it 🤣

[@sprundelrulez]

Really like your videos.... not too long, not too short, very clear and simple! Just how we like it! Keep up the good work!

[@amathews118118]

Benny I'm loving your direct approach to your videos. This channel is great

[@notold37]

Looking good, nice convertion, I liked the tip of crimping the wiring, instead of soldering 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@joshuaellis5581]

Al?

[@SlavMiniboss]

best case would be Deutsch connectors

[@Low760]

Using straight joiners is easier in general and will cost the same

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Loving the channel man! It's like going to school watching you and all the other lads.

[@simonelrick6265]

That backing track popping and clicking all the time did my head in. but I'll deal with it. Keep up the good work Benny!

[@marscruz]

I watch Al and Woody all the time and their music usually is very good. I'm a Yank boomer so not likely the demographic you are aiming at. I like Mech Stigs work but the music might drive me away. I hope not.

[@edwilko8819]

Earlier front end looks loads better more agressive. Amazing how simple a olt off and on job it is. Great video

[@bennyt2591]

I'm so stoked about this channel!

[@mitchellrobinson9810]

Should have an AU front end, now that’d be mad face lift

[@daniel.s8126]

mitchell robinson Cool idea actually. Or a BA XT front end for sleeper value.

[@JyveKilla]

ah no way!

[@eurosafe1]

Hope we get to see the final paint job . Looks great .

[@corporalpunishment1133]

Glue lined heat shrink on your crimp terminals makes for a much stronger connection that never fails should try it out.

[@lory2622]

Looking good Benny. Can’t wait for drag week again.

[@marcp7666]

These types of vids are awesome Benny 👊🏼

[@craig84downunder]

One of those conversions Ill never understand, but nice job!

[@fa74drproductions73]

Ehhh Benny’s killing it with in-depth videos keep it up man !!! The solderless crimp technique is awesome

[@darrensice1550]

You need to get the new wire connection that are out now. It’s shrink wrapped with soldier in the middle and you just wave a heat gun over starting on the solder and it covers the wire and then the ends shrink over the rubber. Hopefully that makes sense to you because they are so easy to use and they are awesome finish.

[@gafrers]

Loving the content. Great job on the whole channel. Go Benny.

[@glensgraphix]

Not such a simple job as un-bolt the old and bolting in the new. Good to know. I'm enjoying the clips. Keep the information coming.

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

Looks like about as close as you'll get these days, though.

[@danieltjr5649]

That's awesome Benny great work can't wait for the next episode AL,AL,AL, here there everywhere knowledge is appreciated especially from guys like you all keep up the great work!!!

[@gareth3566]

Ok i was confused by the channel name. Apparantly mechanical stigs nickname is benny

[@kai_291]

MCM says Benny pretty often

[@tomodonnell3526]

Oh my goodness, I could do a FGX swap for my FG XR8, for roughly the same price as a full respray of the front of the car. Choices! Thank you for the awesome video Benny!

[@andyedgetattoos]

Pretty sure the fgx boss bonnets are a bit pricey though something to be aware of

[@Tonksyyy_]

Thanks for that crimping tip, I can never find normal open barrel splice joiners locally so this helps heaps

[@mahmoodismail4753]

I love how benny does unique builds

[@billybob1511]

Great video. I'm about to do a FG2 to FG2 swap onto a smashed ute. Went for the same model to avoid the headlight issue. Picked up a mint low klm FG2 Sedan XR6 for 2k with rear end damage.

[@R3V0LV3R45]

Good conversion I reckon the FGX is the most badass looking Falcon of the lot. Especially in Smoke or Silhouette. Or Scott McLaughlins Supercars Title winner from last year.

[@unicorn7337]

Nice job Benny! I'm in the middle of something similar at the moment, face-lifting my 2011 Renault Kangoo van to the more modern late spec front end which I got from a 2016 that was rear-ended.

[@adriantrain2037]

I been using heat shrink with solder in it, great lil idea and so quick and easy....

[@danielspencer1973]

Wow Benny, can't believe you use brass bucket crimps like I have for years. Try telling anyone they are better than soldering!

[@Vinnay94]

The styling of the FGX Falcon headlights not only are similar to the ones you mentioned but also the Mustang and Taurus.

[@danwilliams9339]

Love watching the 2L crowd move onto the 240T's. Took them long enough.

[@MrCaprinut]

The new front looks so much better! I like the Mondeo style fronts. I even drive a Mondeo (Mk3 estate) Cheers from Norway :-)

[@ontariobill1]

Mechanical Stig, well worth the watch.

[@dan-om2mv]

i love how this is just Benny with his head down quietly getting on with it

[@5UPRAH]

Cheers Benny. Really enjoying these vids.

[@mrfrdman]

Great job ,thought it wouldn't be long before i saw this conversion :)

[@roshedamurray3740]

Dew^

[@samjohnson4014]

Great vid. One question though,,,,, why didn’t you paint it first? Now they have to pull it apart again.

[@lancekaravitis1488]

sam johnson probably to check figment to ensure everything works. Would have been smarter to check fitment, paint and then start the vid.

[@michaelevans7013]

Cool mod Benny, which we had those UTEs in South Africa.

[@Monstero5o]

Michael Evans they do have them in South Africa lol at your local ford deal but it a special buy

[@allanbutlin5553]

Nice job Benny, farkin watch ya work all day.

[@1959VWBeetle]

If anyones interested Jaydee auto cables sell the uninsulated cable joiner crimps. These have 3 crimps on them so you can crimp the cable join and then the cable sheath either side of the join to make a very strong join :)

[@Emils2006]

Didn't knew you have your own channel, you just gained another sub!

[@streetikonzptyltd]

Need to see some performance mods done on the Falcon ute!!

[@SoreSmokingMariachi]

Great vid Benny, more falcons and Ozzie cars please

[@tocsa120ls]

Protip: always use waterproof shrink tube on your car boys and girls. You can recognise it from the oozing waterproofing material when heated. If you use a simple shrink tube, water will get into the joint and rot the copper. I've seen verdigris green cables under a dash where a previous sparky didn't use waterproof shrinktube.

[@MindBlowerWTF]

gluelined heatshrink is the keyword for googling. Raychem ATUM is really nice, get like 4ft of 2 sizes and with expansion ratio of 3:1/4:1 You will have all You need covereds, it's not expensive if You think about what You get.

[@TR4Ajim]

Benny, when you do wiring, could you draw up a quick wiring diagram on paper and film it, so we can stop the video for reference? I believe Al did that a few times on his wiring videos. Just a suggestion from those of us who are wiring impaired. BTW - great channel!

[@jamestehuna5915]

Aye Benny got his own KZbin channel sick good on you mate all the best

[@lukehall3487]

I was thinking about this months ago! thanks for doing this!

[@bigsohc]

Yay! Im not even a ford man but im happy to finally see a falcon on here thats relatively new

[@matthewbonner645]

I was legit so ready for the walk past bumper grab 😩😩😩

[@dougcohen3364]

Good thing this channel is new, would have been pissed if youtube left me hangin

[@robywankenobi32]

DRL has to turn off (or dim) when Parkers or low beam is turned on, I used a Hella DRL controller with parker signal fuse tapped in my VE commodore so i didn't have to cut into any fuse box wiring, quite hard in the VE to do direct ignition wiring as there is only 4 ignition fuses and they share heaps of ECU/ABS stuff

[@enduroboi6780]

Man Benny's work is so satisfying to watch, never rough or rushed. Top stuff 👌

[@AKADriver]

Wish I could get an FG-X Falcon instead of a Crown Victoria at our police auctions. Though the Holden Caprices are starting to show up at auction in the states now.

[@BennysCustomWorks]

AKADriver yeah our buddies at Charleston Performance Solutions have had heaps of the Caprice PPV’s , we took one for a road trip while in SC

[@TheBreaded]

God I wish they had these in the states. Barra powered ute? Yes please!

[@xotic8617]

Love it.. should do a rear end conversion on a fg sedan to fgx

[@wildsidechopshop7656]

Great info on the wiring 👏👍

[@darrenpayne4098]

Love it Benny! I want to do this conversion now... but smash a bigger cooler in while it's apart👍

[@SuperWesty177]

Awesome video man those connectors are awesome need to redo my gauges like that!

[@bigsohc]

Also, ive always thought the front of the FGX looks alot like a mondeo, which in turn has the front end that looks like an Aston

[@BuiltByBlake]

Sick content. But please do us legacy guys a favor and do a full tour on that RS wagon i spy in the background.

[@johng69er]

Some serious tips cheers Benny

[@dazzamac70]

Nice work Benny!!! I take it that the rear end of a sedan would be a lot harder given that the panels would be welded in...?🤔

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Actually the rear uses all the same structure, you just need bumper, bootlid and lights

[@Jeffball610]

I'm curious as to why you wouldn't use a weather safe connector for the headlight rewire. I would assume they are exposed to the elements to some extent and would need protection.

[@julianbrecciaroli7577]

Videos are getting better every week Benny! Maybe don’t use that music again, couldn’t work out what the clicking noise was! Ha ha

[@tranki8457]

So glad you mentioned that

[@stevesymons7196]

I thought someone was tap dancing in the background!!

[@dunadan57]

Hmm.. are you the one who stole Marty's trim removal tools? 😂

[@MotoVenture.]

LMAO!

[@Capi91Que]

I understood that reference

[@serjezati4244]

Is it cheaper to collect the parts from different wreckers?

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Serj Ezati yes. By shopping around and collecting the bits separately we saved about 50%

[@Mikhavoc]

great vid, dunno why folks were complaining bout the music

[@ivokraaier9740]

6:57 right on: soldering will only make the wires brittle and cause electronic gremlins over time!

[@Jakanddaxter1999]

Hey Benny any plans to make a video on your old Legacy wagon?

[@jbb6372]

From a fellow RS wagon owner i would love to see this!

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Joshua Bramble yeah we’ll drag it out one day

[@jbb6372]

@@BennysCustomWorks so excited!

[@TheMichael791]

Would like to see that Benny

[@iMann_iFail]

I know everyone has their own ways of doing things but personally I would of used a pin extractor tool (10 dollars from eBay) when changing the headlight plugs.

[@futten3230]

cute little intercooler but good endtanks atleast

[@lindsay2479]

Why wouldn't you paint the panels first before installing them?

[@GODLIKEZ490]

what happens if you scratch them not on purpose then the scratch will be on your new paint and it wont look good

[@RangerDanger720]

Awesome job man

[@cheapsmoke4096]

hey ben, could you do a oil cooler install vid? i see you got a oil cooler of some sort there on the RHS behind the bumper..

[@BennysCustomWorks]

jiri havoc that’s the transmission cooler

[@floofymcnuggets_2373]

i would love to do a fgx with a fg f6 front end

[@MightbeAmechanic]

Garage tour ?? Bit jealous of your set up

[@x.leah.hindson.x]

in the uk thats what all our mondeo's, fiesta's and even transit connects look like! people would kill for the older front end here as it looks way better. kinda looks like a honda integra.

[@ramus1801]

Was that the Double Unicorn in the background when he was comparing parts?

[@fullthrottle716]

I want to do this but for some reason the wiring for the lights confuses me and I dont know why as I'm normally good with wiring . , I think I'm more worried I'll get the wiring wring and melt shit haha

[@MyCarHobbyShop]

Love this, how do I contact you to see if you could do this for my car also?

[@eugeneoneill2093]

looking Falcon good mate!!

[@r31silo89]

You really need to get yourself a cordless ratchet. It will be a life changing experience.

[@quest8795]

How does Benny make even headlight wiring Interesting

[@songswithoutcorey5961]

Does an FG bumper, quarter panels, lights ect fit on the older BA falcons?

[@jessicalang5675]

Nope..

[@kanethomo2483]

Even if it was possible it would be pointless. Can go out and buy a ba for cheaper than what the cost of the whole convention would be pretty much 🤷‍♂️ If your ba is an xr6 or xr8 just leave it, if an xt do an xr conversation.

[@FRDKNG]

@@kanethomo2483 You mean an FG.

[@vlfreak]

great content as always.. one thing (thats common across various channels, not just this one) is the excessive use of OOF (out of focus) shots. i know, using dlsr type cameras as video with autofocus is the cause, but producers, please try your best to keep the subject matter in focus (ie: diode chat ) keep em coming

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Joel Moe i’ll let the producer know .

[@reecemartin453]

should have had the xr8 bonnet... with those squinty little headlights it looks huge!!

[@BennysCustomWorks]

Reece Martin $2200 from Ford :(

[@taransaini7447]

I want to change my falcon fg g6 mk2 bumper out for an mk1 g6e bumper. Would this just be a straight removal and install, since i'm assuming the quarter panels are basically the same?

[@1one3_Racing]

Have fun with that ghetto connector. I used them on a set of tail lights and they tuated out and were just generally a pain in the arse. It's way more expensive (about $25 instead of $11) But you're far better off with Deutsche connectors because they are waterproof and higher quality.

[@BrosefDudley]

or just don't be lazy and solder it

[@BennysCustomWorks]

If it’s crimped properly there wont be issues . Deutsch connectors are great in their application but you cant crimp the wires + diode in the deutsch barrel connector.

[@dcpositive]

Appreciate you Benny.

[@Xavierstarr]

Did you find you had to replace the bonnet and side fenders? or did you do it to keep the new look to match the rest of the kit?

[@jderrick1994]

Would love to do the G6E, just $$$$ for the parts is ridiculous atm!

[@anthonycavalliotis8736]

Hi, i'm looking at swapping my FGX straight grille with FGX XR6 honeycomb grille. Both are 2016 models, do you think they just pop out? Removing light's and bumper is just too much work.

[@kodessa]

damn that is one beautiful front end on that ute.

[@wosuk]

Hi Benny, would you have the details for the wreckers you visited to get those parts? I'm finding it a bit difficult to find decent wreckers.