I would really love to see this build, but seriously you can import (to Canada) a diesel Gen1 Pajero for well under 5 grand if you do the importing yourself. I paid a little more than that for my Gen2, all fees, taxes and shipping included, and I used a broker!

I see a few here starting at 10,000 yen!
http://www.japaneseusedcars.com


1991 Mitsubishi Pajero XP TD LWB family hauler.