sftamx1 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 One of the hardest parts to get for older engines is the correct fan belt. Today's belts all have cogs in the V area to prevent slipping. As a newbie years ago I lost judging points for having a cogged belt on my 1970 AMX. I'm now restoring a 1933 Terraplane 8, and while I'm thrilled I have a proper fitting brand new belt, it is cogged. Where do restorers find the correct obsolete smooth belts that were removed from parts stores stock decades ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex D. Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Try this company, https://www.vbeltsupply.com/. I found the correct size belt (no cogs) for my 32 cadillac at a fraction of the cost that a vender was asking. Alex D. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Most tractor supply stores also carry implement belts without cogs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Ace out here also carries the old style"V" belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Alex D. said: Try this company, https://www.vbeltsupply.com/. I found the correct size belt (no cogs) for my 32 cadillac at a fraction of the cost that a vender was asking. Alex D. X2 on vbeltsupply.com. I've ordered belts from them and been pleased with product and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 You need to be careful, hardware stores sell V belts too, that are not rated for high speed. OK for a washing machine but will not last on a car. If you buy from a non automotive supplier you should be aware of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Novak Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 As for your AMX go online and you should find the correct belts, plus most other parts, at either American Parts Depot. Kennedy American, Inc., or Planet Houston AMX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wetherbee Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I went down to NAPA and picked up 2 non-cogged belts for my 31 Pierce Arrow, they still look shinier than the old fabric belts but I don’t have any issues with it as I would rather quality belts - that and the car is original so losing points at a show isn’t a big worry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Fabric wrapped belts are still made for industrial and implement use. Bando Power King belts even have marks that look like they could have come from the old days, if you daub a little flat black paint over the most modern looking parts. Not absolutely authentic of course, but it sure doesn't stick out like a modern automotive belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Hvac supply houses will have them. They will even have them with the right look. Most supply houses are wholesale only so they don’t sell to the public, but if you drive an old car as an ice breaker I imagine they will still sell you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) 37 minutes ago, gossp said: Hvac supply houses will have them. They will even have them with the right look. Most supply houses are wholesale only so they don’t sell to the public, but if you drive an old car as an ice breaker I imagine they will still sell you one. Use your computer to print up a letter head or purchase order with whatever name strikes your fancy. Walk in like you own the place and just say "cash sale" when they ask for your account. If they ask for a tax number just say this is taxable. Easy Peasy and perfectly legal. Worked for me many times, never turned away. It's a win-win-win-win. Wholesaler makes a sale, you get your belt, maybe even at a wholesale price, no tradesman has been harmed since you always were going to do it yourself and the state gets it's cut of the action..........Bob Edited March 14, 2019 by Bhigdog (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 41 minutes ago, Bhigdog said: Use your computer to print up a letter head or purchase order with whatever name strikes your fancy. Walk in like you own the place and just say "cash sale" when they ask for your account. If they ask for a tax number just say this is taxable. Easy Peasy and perfectly legal. Worked for me many times, never turned away. It's a win-win-win-win. Wholesaler makes a sale, you get your belt, maybe even at a wholesale price, no tradesman has been harmed since you always were going to do it yourself and the state gets it's cut of the action..........Bob You can also just drop the name of any one van company in your area you know of. If it is a cash sale it won’t be an issue. Fake letterhead sounds like a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Nope. One size fits all just print up a dozen or so with a nebulous name like Acme Sales and Equipment. No one really gives a s**t they just need to fill a square..........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sftamx1 Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 Thanks for all of the replies, I found that vbeltsupply was very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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