YOU wouldn’t know it by looking at it, but this 45 spent a good part of its life as a makeshift dog kennel.

It was rescued by Billy McKinnon, and it didn’t take him long to turn it into the one of the best Troop Carriers in the world – not an exaggeration.

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The amount of work that went into the build – as well as the head-turning gear – is evident in the final product. You can read about it in detail here.

A highlight of the build is the 5.7-litre LS1 V8 engine mated to a TH400 auto transmission. It’s a serious vehicle, and on its first dyno run it pushed out an impressive 340hp at the wheels.

MORE LS engine explained

WHAT ELSE IT’S PACKING: – 5.7-litre LS1 V8 – TH400 auto transmission – NP205 transfer case – GTX42 turbocharger – 3.5-inch custom exhaust – Hooker muffler – EFS 50mm suspension lift – RAW 4×4 shocks – 37-inch General Grabber SRL tyres – 17-inch Dynamic steel wheels – Runva 11XP winch (rear) – Warn 8274 winch (front) – Corbeau race seats – 1Gauge gauges – Navman GPS