MENTAL

Hidden away in a North Canterbury garage is an XY Falcon that is shaping up to be a serious street weapon. Owner Hamish says that he has most of the parts required to finish it — all he’s missing is the time to do so. A huge amount of metal surgery has been performed on the Falcon by Skinny’s Speed and Gas. Not only is the boot home to a large fuel cell, but it also houses a set of massive wheel tubs that is covering the shortened nine-inch and a set of 15x14-inch Weld wheels. Down the pointy end is a completely new independent front suspension (IFS) set-up. This was necessary as the front strut set-up had to be removed to make more room in the smooth engine bay for the car’s new power plant. No fewer than 570 cubes of Hemi-headed Ford big block will propel this monster down the road, and, if that isn’t enough, a 10-71 blower will sit atop this beast, giving it close to 1400hp. The transmission of choice is a TH400, with 15x4-inch Weld wheels under the front end as well. This one will be worth waiting for.