Correct belts on 71 w/AC

[Ralph A.]

I would like to put back original style and type of fan belts on my 71.
Engine is a 350 270hp with power steering and A/C
Are the belts cut or wrapped.
What are the GM numbers and length of each.
Does anyone know if they are available from GM or after market.
Thanks
Ralph

[Donald L.]

Re: Correct belts on 71 w/AC

Ralph,
Quanta Restoration Products are the GM Restoration licensed Co for belts.They
can tell you the length as well construction.Phone # (410) 658 5700.

Regards,
Donald #31176

[Ralph A.]

Thanks, placed order today *NM*

[Jack H.]

Caution....

the reproduction belts are faithful (cloth wrapped) but for them to fit/work, you really need to verify you have all of the factory original pulleys on the engine (most are stamped with P/N and should correspond to what's listed in your AIM book).

Next, if you intend to drive the car vs. show it primarily, I'd think twice about these reproduction belts. I broke two in less than a year on my '71 SB Air roadster and went back to current day, GM service replacement technology (die cut belts). I get partial credit on the judging field as they ARE GM sevice replacement belts and I've logged +50K miles on the car since doing Founders award four times without incident....

[Ralph A.]

Re: Caution....thanks, will carry tools

Thanks,
Car is planned to show or drive to special events. I will get a set of cut belts for the trips.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Caution....

Agreed.

Jack and I both have 1971 350270 w/AC's, and we've both had the same problem with the belts. I've got Goodyear Gatorback belts on mine now as I'm driving it now.

Patrick