# Just call me Harada - My 50th Anniversary Edition Z31 Build **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [March 12, 2014, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564 "2014-03-12T12:24:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/21 "2014-03-13T17:15:46Z")
let’s please turn this into a Jennifer Aniston thread… PLEASE!!! sound off… i’ll take this ALL DAY LONG!!! [https://youtu.be/ue70z5Sa8Cg](https://youtu.be/ue70z5Sa8Cg) ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/22 "2014-03-13T17:25:25Z")
…drools on keyboard… ---
**Author:** ![Axis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/axis/32/5149_2.png) [@Axis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Axis)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/23 "2014-03-13T19:03:24Z")
Another build worth checking out [http://www.ziptied.com/forums/index.php?topic=39378.0](http://www.ziptied.com/forums/index.php?topic=39378.0) ![http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p280/Mike_Gruizinga/D19B101D-3ED1-49CC-AF4A-969FC76C46FD-3785-0000027B86D5BFA0_zpsba293ed0.jpg](http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p280/Mike_Gruizinga/D19B101D-3ED1-49CC-AF4A-969FC76C46FD-3785-0000027B86D5BFA0_zpsba293ed0.jpg) Cross factory flares look way better imo. Dunno if you can still source them though. ---
**Author:** ![Jbaker1121](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jbaker1121/32/5923_2.png) [@Jbaker1121](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jbaker1121)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/24 "2014-03-13T20:29:37Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > boxy hottness. I can’t wait to see more! :bounce: I’m so anxious to get this build going > [@oneslowdsm](#): > > I wonder if that’s my old M3? Possibly… current owner is a Dan. > [@ReDevil](#): > > Just imagine a completely oem stock, black on grey stripey interior, 5spd, analog guages, factory spoiler, very clean 1986 GL is the model I think. Always wanted a Shiro, or AE, but this one was too clean to pass on. Single owner, guy had another 87, and showed up to jump mine with a 240z AE. Guess he was buying Z31 AE, so the 87 and 86 had to go lol Sounds lovely > [@2TurboZ](#): > > I vote for stock paint scheme on some nice wheels with the widebody look. > > Some of those pics make me hate the Z31 much less. That’s the plan actually. Keep it in the 50th AE “look” but update/modify the look. I actually dig the two-tone to a degree. > [@Axis](#): > > Another build worth checking out [Ziptied Forums](http://www.ziptied.com/forums/index.php?topic=39378.0) > Cross factory flares look way better imo. Dunno if you can still source them though. Thanks for the link. I’m sure those are impossible to find. I’m going to run the same front end he has (the 87+ front + TBO lip) His build is super clean – Update: just sourced a front clip from an '87 turbo, meaning I will have the newer style front end (hood, headlights, bumper) taking away some of the boxiness thus allowing the rounded fenders I want to add to flow with the car much better. Coming in with the motor (same seller) Which may actually be coming a week earlier than I originally thought… So I need to get the diff/clutch/fan/brakebooster/harness issues sorted out ASAP ---
**Author:** ![piratemosh666](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/piratemosh666/32/6116_2.png) [@piratemosh666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/piratemosh666)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2014, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/25 "2014-03-14T06:39:03Z")
I love boxy. This is going to be sweet. Sub’d. ---
**Author:** ![paNX2K\_SE-R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dfb087/32.png) [@paNX2K\_SE-R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/paNX2K_SE-R)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2014, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/26 "2014-03-14T12:03:20Z")
> [@Jbaker1121](#): > > “lightweight Z wheels (not sure from what generation but they are pretty light) plus” Those sure look like Roh Reflex wheels to me. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2014, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/27 "2014-03-14T13:58:55Z")
Paging @ds50r ---
**Author:** ![oneslowdsm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8491ac/32.png) [@oneslowdsm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oneslowdsm)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2014, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/28 "2014-03-14T21:07:10Z")
Yep I sold it to Dan about 4 years ago I think. I still miss that car. Build looks great! ---
**Author:** ![Jbaker1121](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jbaker1121/32/5923_2.png) [@Jbaker1121](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jbaker1121)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/29 "2014-03-17T16:28:23Z")
> [@piratemosh666](#): > > I love boxy. > > This is going to be sweet. > > Sub’d. :tup: > [@paNX2K&SE-R](#): > > Those sure look like Roh Reflex wheels to me. Yes! they are. I noticed the ROH on there but didn’t look them up. They are super light > [@oneslowdsm](#): > > Yep I sold it to Dan about 4 years ago I think. I still miss that car. Build looks great! nice. You can come visit it if you’d like/help put the motor in hahaha ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/30 "2014-03-17T16:43:36Z")
My feeling on the Z31 is that in stock form it was not the prettiest version available. However…with the proper modifications you can really bring out some beauty, especially with the right wheels / stance. I agree with you on the uniqueness aspect. I can’t honestly say I’ve seen any Z31’s locally modified as per some of the pics seen here, not to mention very few “stock” ones either. Keep this going. ---
**Author:** ![Jbaker1121](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jbaker1121/32/5923_2.png) [@Jbaker1121](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jbaker1121)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/31 "2014-03-17T20:22:52Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > My feeling on the Z31 is that in stock form it was not the prettiest version available. However…with the proper modifications you can really bring out some beauty, especially with the right wheels / stance. I agree with you on the uniqueness aspect. I can’t honestly say I’ve seen any Z31’s locally modified as per some of the pics seen here, not to mention very few “stock” ones either. Keep this going. It’s going 😉 getting ready to drop in the drivetrain… need to make sure I have everything ready. ---
**Author:** ![oneslowdsm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8491ac/32.png) [@oneslowdsm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oneslowdsm)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/32 "2014-03-17T20:35:34Z")
I am in! I would love to check out the old M. PM me your # ---
**Author:** ![Jbaker1121](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jbaker1121/32/5923_2.png) [@Jbaker1121](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jbaker1121)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2014, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/33 "2014-03-18T21:02:56Z")
> [@oneslowdsm](#): > > I am in! I would love to check out the old M. PM me your # …and help install the motor? hhaa. PM’d ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2014, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/34 "2014-03-19T10:06:09Z")
what happened to the cow pattern painted Z31 ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2014, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/35 "2014-03-19T10:15:30Z")
I don’t miss working on this car from way back when lol. Rear end is welded with new poly bushings in it if I remember correctly. Guy who owned it before the person you bought it from is on here as well but doesn’t post much. -Gennaro ---
**Author:** ![Jbaker1121](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jbaker1121/32/5923_2.png) [@Jbaker1121](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jbaker1121)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2014, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/36 "2014-03-24T12:12:44Z")
300zx Goals for this week: BODY - Attempt to finish all the rust repair and rustproofing before motor comes - Clean and paint engine bay in order to be Clean/pretty/ready for transplant - Bondo and sand; primer spots left from rust removal ENGINE BAY - Repair 302 engine mounts, go back to stock VG mounts - put brakes booster / lines back together - repair cut EFI/Engine harness wiring - Clean up wiring; paint bay - Exedy Clutch/Flywheel INTERIOR - get seats in and working (or say screw it and use stock seats for now to get the car running) - Respray rearview mirror black to match interior - Remove more panels/dash to clean/rustproof CLSD should be in by friday - Want to try and install it before the motor/trans go back in VG30ET should be in on saturday along with a Kouki (87-89) front end conversion (Bumper, hood, headlights) Crossing my fingers, hoping that everything goes smoothly. > [@GV1390](#): > > I don’t miss working on this car from way back when lol. Rear end is welded with new poly bushings in it if I remember correctly. Guy who owned it before the person you bought it from is on here as well but doesn’t post much. > > -Gennaro rear end is welded? Like the diff? FML I just bought a CLSD for it, lol (I guess that is better anyway) Yes, new poly bushings all around ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2014, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/37 "2014-03-24T12:33:29Z")
Yeah diff is welded, my buddy Aj did it. ---
**Author:** ![Jbaker1121](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jbaker1121/32/5923_2.png) [@Jbaker1121](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jbaker1121)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2014, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/38 "2014-03-24T12:36:39Z")
> [@GV1390](#): > > Yeah diff is welded, my buddy Aj did it. Ah okay. thanks for the heads up. Previous guy didn’t mention that. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2014, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/39 "2014-03-24T12:46:06Z")
I should have mentioned earlier in the thread, but I do in fact look forward to seeing this done. I drove one of these out in Costa Mesa for a few days, it was a nice driving car. ---
**Author:** ![Jbaker1121](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jbaker1121/32/5923_2.png) [@Jbaker1121](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jbaker1121)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2014, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564/40 "2014-03-25T08:17:02Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > I should have mentioned earlier in the thread, but I do in fact look forward to seeing this done. I drove one of these out in Costa Mesa for a few days, it was a nice driving car. Thanks! Yeah it should be a blast once running. Not sure how long it’ll be 'til “done” though. Spent a good 5 hours last night doing rust removal and trying to cut out the 302 mounts that were put in - they were sloppy but think metal so my cutting wheel wasn’t doing much. May just have them cut out when I bring it in to get factory mounts put in. (donovan) I have maybe 5 more rust spots that need some attention then I want to clean up the engine bay so that after the mounts are in place I can spray it. Also figured out the part of the harness cut is the EFI so I only need a new EFI harness, not the entire harness. (sort of good news) going to see if a local yard has it before spending $150ish on a new old stock one. Was trying to make these sport seats work but they are a bit wider than stock and it seems the way to make them work may be structurally unsafe because it involves welding an additional bracket to the OEM seat rails for them to bolt to the rails. I want to be able to adjust the seating position still, so trying to avoid straight weld-in. Tomorrow I’m going to try and get to the rest of the rust spots that are bad then purchase rustproofing paint. I forget the name but apparently you can spray on rust that is already there and it will stop it from spreading. this seems fine for some of the more simple spots but there are some spots that need some metal patching (the A pillars where they meet the hood, and the rear driver fender under the antennae where the bad leaking was. Other things that need immediate attention are the EFI harness and a few other things to get the car running. would rather have the engine bay sprayed then drop the motor in to get it running before trying to get the body to 100%… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-call-me-harada-my-50th-anniversary-edition-z31-build/268564.md?page=3)