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10-21-07, 10:58 AM
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 #1 | | Club 4X4 Panamá
Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Panamá
Posts: 13,086
| Tencha HJ-60
Hi all Cruiser fellows .. as many already know here is my sotry .. well at least I will try make it nice.
The story start many years agoo .. when I saw the next door new 62 ( off course here with a 2H ) was a grey unit hi roof .. yes .. I was definately in love !
Years later and still dreaming in a Land Cruiser .. ( and saving money ) take a desision and start searchin the best that I can afford .. Tencha ..
I saw a white HJ60 from 1987 ( I saw in 1997 ) drived by a old man, with a " for sale " and pursuit it until his home .. Dealing I bought Tencha ( weeks later ) in 7500 USD ..
Was rusted and the 2H diying .. but still beauty inside. The reason that the old man sale, was he buy a new one .. yap HDJ80 but another history.
My first step was sell my old Supra ( 1987 ) 2.8i and with this money start fighting with some rust in Tencha, mechanical issues .. water pump .. alternator, vacc pump .. and some simple sutff ..
I ran my Tencha from 317,XXX km ( when I bought ) up to 447,XXX km .. when the engine sayd that's all.
After a long rebuiling process .. I get it beauty painted, no rust, and fresh rebuilded with all Toyota Parts 2H.
__________________ HJ-60 2H-T Intercooled Tencha
HDJ-80 1HD-T not stock at all ! Marilu
FZJ-80 1FZ-FE ready to Play ( wife rig ! )
Cruisers on my mind, blood and soul ! Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers  if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot. |
Last edited by Tapage; 04-06-10 at 11:29 AM.
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10-21-07, 11:17 AM
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#2 | | Club 4X4 Panamá
Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Panamá
Posts: 13,086
| Tencha
Well the oldest pic that I have of my Tencha is thisone .. 
This pic was taken in my first off road trip .. to Baru Volcano here in Panamá about 400 miles far from Panamá City.
this ohter 
Was in the top of the Volcano .. as you see .. pretty stock, only have OME shackles and 33" Kumho Tires ( no lockers, factory 3.70 etc )
__________________ HJ-60 2H-T Intercooled Tencha
HDJ-80 1HD-T not stock at all ! Marilu
FZJ-80 1FZ-FE ready to Play ( wife rig ! )
Cruisers on my mind, blood and soul ! Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot. |
Last edited by Tapage; 10-21-07 at 11:23 AM.
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10-21-07, 11:34 AM
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#3 | | Club 4X4 Panamá
Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Panamá
Posts: 13,086
| Years later I continue working hard on my Tencha ( she was my DD in those years .. ) and get some mods ..
In another trip to the Baru Volcano 
Back from other trip to the caribean coast of Panamá ( San Blas ) 
A cold night at the top .. 
__________________ HJ-60 2H-T Intercooled Tencha
HDJ-80 1HD-T not stock at all ! Marilu
FZJ-80 1FZ-FE ready to Play ( wife rig ! )
Cruisers on my mind, blood and soul ! Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot. | | |
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10-21-07, 11:41 AM
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#4 | | Club 4X4 Panamá
Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Panamá
Posts: 13,086
| Well .. time comming and we get more off road trips .. 
Now almost 7 years in the off road world and many hardcore trips ( mud off course ) here in Panama..  
One of the most heavys trips that I never take .. 
Union Santeña .. the name of the little town .. havy rain in the better MT that I ever owner .. General Grabber .. but no matter what good MT I have or lockers .. I can go out of this hole .. 
__________________ HJ-60 2H-T Intercooled Tencha
HDJ-80 1HD-T not stock at all ! Marilu
FZJ-80 1FZ-FE ready to Play ( wife rig ! )
Cruisers on my mind, blood and soul ! Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot. | | |
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10-21-07, 11:49 AM
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#5 | | Club 4X4 Panamá
Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Panamá
Posts: 13,086
| Tired of SU and 33" decided take a jump .. and go to the mayor leage. 
Poser pics .. 
In the learnig process of how to drive my Tencha with SO ...  
Some famous pics of my Tencha 
At this time .. she get more money on than my GF 
She give to me only smiles and satisfaction in each trip that I take .. 
__________________ HJ-60 2H-T Intercooled Tencha
HDJ-80 1HD-T not stock at all ! Marilu
FZJ-80 1FZ-FE ready to Play ( wife rig ! )
Cruisers on my mind, blood and soul ! Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot. | | |
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10-21-07, 11:57 AM
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#6 | | Club 4X4 Panamá
Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Panamá
Posts: 13,086
| One may night .. a stupid child in the dad's car ( Montero Sport ) make a prohibited turn and found a wall ( Tencha ) was a good reason to make a new look and face lift .. 
Beyotifull uhh ! 
But she still love the adventures ... 
As you can see .. she's one with me .. get long time and years of my time and love .. many places, smiles and memorys .. 
__________________ HJ-60 2H-T Intercooled Tencha
HDJ-80 1HD-T not stock at all ! Marilu
FZJ-80 1FZ-FE ready to Play ( wife rig ! )
Cruisers on my mind, blood and soul ! Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot. | | |
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10-21-07, 12:11 PM
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#7 | | Club 4X4 Panamá
Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Panamá
Posts: 13,086
| And the big upgrade come .. my turbo intercooler. 
Barely enjoy my turbo .. in my first trip rolled my Tencha  
Here we have a saying " no hay mal que por bien no venga " that is something like there is no bad think that coul make a good one ..
Anycase ... new evolution 
The final one .. 
__________________ HJ-60 2H-T Intercooled Tencha
HDJ-80 1HD-T not stock at all ! Marilu
FZJ-80 1FZ-FE ready to Play ( wife rig ! )
Cruisers on my mind, blood and soul ! Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot. | | |
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10-21-07, 12:16 PM
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#8 | | Club 4X4 Panamá
Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Panamá
Posts: 13,086
| I promise tomorrow some vids ..
Now the specs .. let my try make it little organiced and try remember all ..
Suspension
OME 2.5 + SO + SR kit MAF
All Greasable Pins
All Poly Bushings
OME Steering Damper + Heckethorn HD Steering Damper
Rear SOR Extreme Shackles 6"
Traction Bar + Heim Joint 1"
Tires & Wheels
MTR 37"
RockCrawler 10X15" Wheels
2" Marlin Crawler Wheel Spacers
38" Truck Mud&Snow Chains
Axles
Front NewFields 27 splines Cromo Set
4.56 Presision Gear R&P
Front & Rear ARB Locker
Front CV 30
Long Splined Retube DS
Rear Disc Brake/E-Brake by TSM
DriveTrain
2H Factory Engine
K26.8 Turbo @ 14 PSI
2.5 Intercooler
Straight Pipe 2.5"
H55F Tranny
BF1A Split Case
Marks UnderDrive Gearset 8 %Hi 53% Low Reduction
Flex A Lite SBlade Aux Fan
80 Series MC
Non Vac 80 Series Clutch
90 Amps Alt /Vac Pump
Hi Steering
PS Cooler
Engine Oil Cooler
Accesories
Sarari Snorkel
Warn SDB-210 Lights Front
Warn SDB-210 Rear
MM E-12000 Winch
RadioShack CB
Music
Bosh Factory Replacement Lights 100/90
Dual Battery Setup
Hood Scoop
Internal RollCage
ARB Compresor
Upper Dash Gauge Pod
Oil Press/Pyrometer/Boost Mechanical Gauges
Removable SoftTop ( The only one !)
Rear Bumper / Tire Carrier
Front Bumper
Fender Cuts
Soft Top Conversion
Suspension Seats
Altimeter/Levo Inclinometer
60" Hi Lift Jack
400 W Power Inverter
I thoght that's all .. so thanks for viewing .. !
__________________ HJ-60 2H-T Intercooled Tencha
HDJ-80 1HD-T not stock at all ! Marilu
FZJ-80 1FZ-FE ready to Play ( wife rig ! )
Cruisers on my mind, blood and soul ! Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot. | | |
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10-21-07, 12:32 PM
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#9 | | Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Due West, SC
Posts: 3,541
| Nice to finally see a write up including a good many pictures of your rig. I look forward to the videos!!!!
Any idea how much power you are getting out of the 2H @ 14psi?
__________________ '93 FZJ80 53K miles - 850/860, Bilies, LED tails, sliders, & 285 MTRs. Lightforce 240s waiting on bumper.
'89 Yota Xcab sr5 4x4 203K miles - Marlin HD clutch, Prelude seats, 4runner console, topper w/ Thule, 17" Tundra's w/ 255/75-17s Just getting started. Upstate Cruisers | |
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10-21-07, 01:17 PM
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#10 | | Forum Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, Nevada
Posts: 5,443
| That is one BAD ASS rig Tapage!
I had often wondered how you got into the scene!
I had never noticed that you eliminated you rockers...I really dig the way it looks.
The top chop came out AWESOME!!!!
If and WHEN I roll mine...Id like to do something like that!
It came out SUPER CLEAN!!!!
Do you have any interior pics as she is NOW?
BTW...I H8 MUDDDD!!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Chicago
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Toyota family:
88 FJ62 (Sold to a good home. Goodbye old friend!)
76 FJ40 (Jezebel. The OTHER woman)
06 4runner...wifes rig!
06 Tacoma, DD, BONE STOCK and staying that way!
PROUD member of the WEST COAST BLOTCHERS and the Battle Born Cruisers of Northern Nevada!
FAWKING CUBS!
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10-21-07, 02:08 PM
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#11 | | Site Addict
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Belton, TX
Posts: 1,160
| Your rig is amazing.
Lets see some pictures with the top off!
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1984 FJ60, 178 Thousand Miles, Rebuilt 2F, OME, Desmog, Weber 38, SOR Header, 33x10.5 BFG A/T's on 15x8 Eagle 058's
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10-21-07, 03:21 PM
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#12 | | Local Diesel Fanatic
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ft. Worthless, TEXAS!
Posts: 4,345
| good thread. dig the truck always have.
on your bumper is that a homebrew or did u have it built ect. i like it. simple and effective.
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**84 FJ60 "Fiona", Exhaust, SOA on 62 springs, 38.5's, Front Aussie, Rear Detroit, 4.56's, 2 Lo, Marlin Tack, and Ram Assist. ROTW, 2F-E Swap**
** 82 BJ42 Aqaulu Tub, Fenders, & Bib. SR and some 33x10.50-15's Goin TURBO**
93 Honda Del Slow SI, nothing special about this one
01 Dodge 2500 "Clifford" 5spd 4 door 4x4 Cummins Turbo Diesel with enough go fast goodies to be... Well, slightly fun. "The second amendment is the most important. You don't even need the first. You can say anything you want when you have a gun!"  Need A Cruiser Mechanic? CruisinFj60@gmail.com <----(Me/Trent) | |
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10-21-07, 03:36 PM
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#13 | | Site Addict
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Between Worlds
Posts: 1,850
| Good story and Nice pics!! | |
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10-21-07, 04:20 PM
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#14 | | Site Addict
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newberg, Oregon
Posts: 1,571
| stunning. I, along with a lot of others on this board, have alawys liked the looks of your truck. The latest incarnation is very nicely done.
cruise on man
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10-21-07, 04:25 PM
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#15 | | Forum Regular
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 2300, AUSTRALIA
Posts: 119
| Beautiful
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10-21-07, 04:26 PM
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#16 | | Site Addict
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: calgary
Posts: 2,279
| nice looking rig, cant wait to see some wheeling pics!
where did you get the hood scoop for your intercooler?
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83BtJ60 rustbucket,Merkur turbo+intercooled,SOA,aussie locker Custom bumpers,,4.88's, longs and poly rears.RDB's +4runner calipers, parabolics in front, 39.5 IROK's on DC-1's
92FJ80 Cummins 6BT, Airbagged, part time 4wd conversion, rancho air adjustable shocks, custom bumper+8274, 37" nittos, RTT,Mall Ready!
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10-21-07, 06:34 PM
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#17 | | Forum Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR
Posts: 3,199
| ah, I've been waiting for this one. I love love love tencha David... Very nice build! | |
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10-21-07, 07:57 PM
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#18 | | popularphilosoph
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: on stage
Posts: 2,142
| awsome thread! I live in Panama as a kid. Wheelin' in the rainy season! | |
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10-21-07, 08:34 PM
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#19 | | 250+ Club
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx
Posts: 775
| that final picture is like "..................................."
beautiful
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1987 FJ60
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10-21-07, 08:39 PM
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#20 | | North Florida Cruiserhead
Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Sunshine State
Posts: 2,151
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