Leo B Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) Hi, Im new Avanti owner and also new here in forum. Bought Avanti 1963 R4543A last week. Paxton is totally broken. It has been used without oil. Reason was the paxton was without retainer plug in bottom (not my mistake 🙂 )The cover is also broken. This means I need whole Paxton. Please advice where to get working one. Is the Paxton model SN60 or.. ? KR Leo B Edited September 4, 2021 by Leo Belik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Yes, the original would be a SN-60 model...however, if you come across a later version such as an SN-93 or SN-2000 or VR-57, they can be adapted. Also, an older Golden Hawk style VS-57 model can be modified to work by using the SN front section & pulley. What "cover" is broken on your SN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studegary Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 At least one person on the SDC Forum is selling a VS-57 style supercharger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo B Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Hi, Thank you for your responses. If possible, I like to have SN-60. If I dont find, next step is to look alternative. At atteched link you see the damage. This might be solution with a risk. If only cleaning then OK. https://www.ebay.com/itm/233977712815?hash=item367a2890af:g:F2kAAOSw9jNgRFfS But if need repair kit, the price result will same as rebuilt and checked one. Or this has also risk that repair kit does not include all what need. https://superchargersonline.com/product/complete-rebuild-kit-for-paxton-sn60-supercharger/ Paxton damage https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k7lj9hmv418gvyi/AAAqSRkfZNOvtqPNImDqxnVXa?dl=0 Im ready to pay good price for inspected one. BR Leo B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo B Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 21 hours ago, studegary said: At least one person on the SDC Forum is selling a VS-57 style supercharger. Hmmm... 🤔 I dont find VS-57 from SDC Forum. I put VS-57 to "Search" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Here's a list of vendors for Studebaker parts and services. I don't know how much it will help but check with Myers and Fairborn. If they don't have the parts, they will know where to get them. https://www.studebakervendors.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo B Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Avanti83 said: Here's a list of vendors for Studebaker parts and services. I don't know how much it will help but check with Myers and Fairborn. If they don't have the parts, they will know where to get them. https://www.studebakervendors.com/ Thank You Avanti83 🙂 I will contact them. Strange that my Paxton had drain plug which was open. Forgotten to close or shaked away. I dont see that kind solution from manuals. Maybe done afterwards and painted orange. I recommened always to use safety wire to drain plugs like that. Lets see if I find good SN-60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studegary Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Leo Belik said: Hmmm... 🤔 I dont find VS-57 from SDC Forum. I put VS-57 to "Search" I referred to it that way, but it is probably just listed as a supercharger or Golden Hawk or Packard Hawk supercharger. I just wanted to let you know that it is the earlier style. IIRC, there were two for sale there currently/recently. They may only be in the discussion section and not the for sale section. I really did not pay much attention because I am not interested in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Hello Leo, I purchased an SN60 from Nimesh Solanki (he goes by Mike). It was totally rebuilt looks new and runs great. Mike is located in Georgia and he sells some Stude blower parts on Ebay under "nimesh". He is good to deal with and does a quality rebuild. He may be able to help you. You can contact him through Ebay or you can PM me on the forum or call me @ 812-229-5915 and I can give you his phone number. Good Luck with the car. John C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Leo,....I haven't ever seen a Paxton SN-60 supercharger with a drain plug at bottom of its case....Although, to me, a drain would be a good addition, I believe someone other than the factory made this modification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo B Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, mfg said: Leo,....I haven't ever seen a Paxton SN-60 supercharger with a drain plug at bottom of its case....Although, to me, a drain would be a good addition, I believe someone other than the factory made this modification. The Paxton has two Herndon Studebaker Madera California -stickers and they has been there at least from year 1976. Maybe done by Herndon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo B Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Hi, Thank you all. Rebuilt SN92 is on its way. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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