France's Génération 4x4 1972 FJ45 Article

All the way from France comes this Génération 4x4 article: Combining the useful with the highly enjoyable, Cameron Chin created the Land Cruiser of his dreams by pairing the lines of the legendary FJ45 with the mechanics of a modern Toyota Tundra with a revved-up V8. The goal of the project: to demonstrate his expertise and take on the undulating baja tracks of the great American West...

FROM: www.G4x4Mag.fr
BY: Jérôme André

EXCERPT:
Cameron is not only the owner and builder of this fabulous FJ45, he's also the boss of Nefarious Kustoms, a specialist in radical modifications of 4x4s and pickup trucks in Las Vegas. Thanks to Nevada's relatively lax modification laws, he can give free rein to his madness—and that of his clients. Nothing scares him: putting a Cummins 6-cylinder diesel engine under the hood of a Cherokee, a Dodge Viper V10 under that of a Jeep J10, or even installing a bed on the back of a 4x4—nothing stops him. So, when the time came to prepare a vehicle that would represent his passion for pre-running and his expertise, he knew he had to redouble his innovation to impress and shine on the baja tracks of the American West and Mexico, where he competes as an amateur. From muscle cars to crazy 4x4s, the story of this FJ45 begins with the discovery of an FJ40 in poor condition. Too difficult to save, and plagued by rust, Cameron knew he could still give it a second life...