1942 Studebaker Commander Serpentine and V Belts

Keep Your 1942 Studebaker Commander in Top Shape with a Quality Serpentine and V Belt

When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1942 Studebaker Commander, choosing high-quality parts is crucial for ensuring your vehicle stays in top shape, whether you’re tackling a repair or enhancing performance. At Advance Auto Parts, we know how important it is to find the right Serpentine and V Belt for your Commander. We currently carry a top Serpentine and V Belt in stock that is built to last. Whether you’re replacing a damaged Serpentine and V Belt or looking to upgrade, our selection for the 1942 Studebaker Commander ensures you’ll find exactly what you need to keep your vehicle looking and performing its best.

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And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out related part categories like Engine Cooling Hoses and Radiator Hoses to complete your upgrade or repair project. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re proud to offer the parts and expertise to keep your 1942 Studebaker Commander running smoothly and looking great.

Essential 1942 Studebaker Commander Serpentine and V Belts

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.56015)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

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$5.29
The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:
  • This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
  • Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
  • The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
  • The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration
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Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 38 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.15380)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 38 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

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$15.49
Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:
  •  Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
  •  Resists heat, oil and grease
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Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 53 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.17530)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 53 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

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$15.79
Dayco’s high performance HD V-belt is one of the most innovative, top performing belts for its application. By combining raw-edge construction with a specially formulated polyester cord treatment, it offers excellent resistance to repeated flexing and protection against heat, oil and grease as well as the strength, stability and reliability required for vehicles that still need a heavy-duty V-belt.

Product Features:
  •  Designed for efficient power transmission to vehicle accessories in today’s trucks and buses
  •  Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  •  Features specially treated cords for added strength, stability and reliability
  • Made with specially formulated rubber compounds, this belt is highly resistant to extreme under hood temperatures that can cause premature damage to under engineered rubber compounds
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Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 55 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.17550)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 55 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

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$28.99
Dayco’s high performance HD V-belt is one of the most innovative, top performing belts for its application. By combining raw-edge construction with a specially formulated polyester cord treatment, it offers excellent resistance to repeated flexing and protection against heat, oil and grease as well as the strength, stability and reliability required for vehicles that still need a heavy-duty V-belt.

Product Features:
  • Designed for efficient power transmission to vehicle accessories in today’s trucks and buses
  • Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Features specially treated cords for added strength, stability and reliability
See More

Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 53.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.15535)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 53.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

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$17.99
Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:
  •  Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
  •  Resists heat, oil and grease
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.53017)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$5.29
Driveworks engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives without a sacrifice in quiet, long-lasting performance. Constructed with Aramid reinforced EPDM compounds, it delivers more than OE required quality… it delivers the solution to troublesome drive problems. Driveworks Poly-Rib Belts meet or exceed SAE J1459 and SAE J2432 specifications.

Product Features:
  • Aramid noise resistant fibers embedded in the rubber make this belt run quieter in worn or misaligned pulleys
  • No-Noise Advanced Design EPDM rubber compound for quiet extended life
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.57015)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$5.29
The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:
  • This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
  • Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
  • The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
  • The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.55017)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$6.29
The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:
  • This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
  • Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
  • The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
  • The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.38813)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$5.99
The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:
  • This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
  • Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
  • The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
  • The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration
See More

Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 54 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.15540)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 54 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

from

$20.79
Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:
  •  Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
  •  Resists heat, oil and grease
  • Made with specially formulated rubber compounds, this belt is highly resistant to extreme under hood temperatures that can cause premature damage to under engineered rubber compounds
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.55015)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$5.49
The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:
  • This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
  • Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
  • The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
  • The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.43513)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$5.29
The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:
  • This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
  • Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
  • The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
  • The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration
See More

Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 38.75 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.15388)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 38.75 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

from

$13.49
Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:
  • Provides greater durability and flexibility 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
  • Resists heat, oil and grease
See More

Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 43.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.15435)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 43.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

from

$16.79
Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:
  •  Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
  •  Resists heat, oil and grease
See More

Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 41.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.15415)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 41.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

from

$16.99
Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:
  • Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
  • Resists heat, oil and grease
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.40515)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$5.49
The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:
  • This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
  • Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
  • The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
  • The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration
See More

Gates – Green Stripe Truck & Bus Series V-Belt (Part No.TR28483)

Green Stripe Truck & Bus Series V-Belt

from

$51.99
Specifically designed for heavy-duty truck, bus and off-road equipment applications. Absorbs normal shock loads without damage to the belt.

Product Features:
  • Molded notches reduce bending stress, especially on small-diameter pulleys, while dissipating heat.
  • High modulus, high strength tensile cord
  • Oil and heat resistant construction
  • Meets SAE J636b and SAE J637 specifications
  • Meets RMA standards for oil and heat resistance and static conductivity requirements
  • NOTE: Some sizes available as Gates PowerBand joined V-belts
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.54013)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$4.99
The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:
  • This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
  • Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
  • The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
  • The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.56513)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$4.99
Driveworks engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives without a sacrifice in quiet, long-lasting performance. Constructed with Aramid reinforced EPDM compounds, it delivers more than OE required quality… it delivers the solution to troublesome drive problems. Driveworks Poly-Rib Belts meet or exceed SAE J1459 and SAE J2432 specifications.

Product Features:
  • Aramid noise resistant fibers embedded in the rubber make this belt run quieter in worn or misaligned pulleys
  • No-Noise Advanced Design EPDM rubber compound for quiet extended life
See More

Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 40.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.15405)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 40.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

from

$16.79
Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:
  •  Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
  •  Resists heat, oil and grease
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.52015)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$4.99
The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:
  • This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
  • Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
  • The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
  • The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.37513)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$5.29
The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:
  • This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
  • Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
  • The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
  • The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration
See More

Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 40 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.15400)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 40 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

from

$16.29
Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:
  •  Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
  •  Resists heat, oil and grease
See More

Driveworks – Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks (Part No.41513)

Automotive V-Belt, Driveworks

from

$5.49
The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:
  • This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
  • Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
  • The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
  • The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration
See More

Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 37.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.15375)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 37.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

from

$16.29
Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:
  •  Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
  •  Resists heat, oil and grease
See More

Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 56.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.15565)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 56.5 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

from

$26.99
Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:
  •  Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
  •  Resists heat, oil and grease
See More

Gates – Automotive XL High Capacity V-Belt (Part No.9550)

Automotive XL High Capacity V-Belt

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$36.99
Replacement belt for the most demanding engine drives. Due to thermal forces, this variable notched belt actually tightens on the drive as it gets hot. This results in improved belt performance by reducing tension decay and noise.

Product Features:
  • Fiber-loaded rubber stock adds flexibility along the length of the belt and provides greater lateral stability in the pulley
  • Form-ground to ensure precise top width and sidewall dimensional control for proper fit to the pulley
  • Thermally active pull cords for maintenance-free operation when the strap is properly installed and tensioned
  • Resists oil, heat, ozone, weather and aging for improved belt life
  • Meets or exceeds SAE J636C specifications
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Dayco – Bottom Cog V-Belt; 55 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality (Part No.15550)

Bottom Cog V-Belt; 55 Inch Long, Exact Fit Premium Quality

from

$16.29
Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:
  •  Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
  • Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
  •  Resists heat, oil and grease
See More

Most Popular V-Belt for 1942 Studebaker Commanders

Enhance your 1942 Studebaker Commander with this popular V-Belt we have in stock, for $51.99.

Gates – Green Stripe Truck & Bus Series V-Belt (Part No.TR28483)

Green Stripe Truck & Bus Series V-Belt

from

$51.99
Specifically designed for heavy-duty truck, bus and off-road equipment applications. Absorbs normal shock loads without damage to the belt.

Product Features:
  • Molded notches reduce bending stress, especially on small-diameter pulleys, while dissipating heat.
  • High modulus, high strength tensile cord
  • Oil and heat resistant construction
  • Meets SAE J636b and SAE J637 specifications
  • Meets RMA standards for oil and heat resistance and static conductivity requirements
  • NOTE: Some sizes available as Gates PowerBand joined V-belts
See More

FAQs for 1942 Studebaker Commander Serpentine and V Belts

What’s the price range for 1942 Studebaker Commander Serpentine and V Belts?

We currently have just one Serpentine and V Belts for the 1942 Studebaker Commander in stock: Green Stripe Truck & Bus Series V-Belt and it costs $51.99.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Serpentine and V Belts for other Studebaker Commander model years?

Yes, we carry Serpentine and V Belts for 9 model years of Studebaker Commanders between 1952 and 1966. The following model years are the most popular for Serpentine and V Belt purchases: 1966, 1965, 1964, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, and 1953.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Serpentine and V Belts for any other 1942 Studebaker models?

Yes. We stock Serpentine and V Belts for 2 other popular 1942 Studebaker models. Some of the most popular are 1942 Champion Serpentine and V Belts, 1942 M5 Serpentine and V Belts, and 1942 M16 Serpentine and V Belts.

What types of Serpentine and V Belts do you sell for my 1942 Studebaker Commander?

We currently have just 1 Serpentine and V Belt in stock for a 1942 Studebaker Commander, and as of 11/2/25, it is a V-Belt.

Can I get help with 1942 Studebaker Commander Serpentine and V Belt orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Studebaker Serpentine and V Belts and more.

What is your return policy for Studebaker Commander Serpentine and V Belts?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Studebaker Commander Serpentine and V Belts and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.