Practically Classics Forum

windows have a channel connected to the bottom of the window glass and a kind of angled bar that raises when its wound up. I cant see how to take the runners off.
I think that i may try someone holding the glass whilst i wind and lube the channels with some silicon spray.
cheers for the advice.

The Windows on my Simca are seized up there is a little play but I do not want to force them in case of damage. I have used penetration oil on the mechanism. and will continue to try.
there seems to be some rot one of the guide this could be a issue . and the side runners are made of a type of cloth ...

just managed to buy a tilter complete with wheels and a mig welder so hoping to get it over and start grinding out the rot this weekend

im no expert but my1959 simca which was built for the american market uses some rootes parts .welcome to the forum

HAHA low tech but effective

Hello I need to do some welding to my sills and floor panels of my 1959 Simca Aronde I have a bad back so rather than lay under the car i intend to tip the car on its side and do the work from a standing position; Looking at the car Tilters they seem expensive for what they are.
so I am going to try ...

Im new Dave from yorkshire but living in Wellingborough northamptoshire. I run a escort diesel van and a mondeo for the caravan but I am restoring a 1959 Simca aronde
.Does anyone get together to help each other out ?Its A lot easier sometimes with a spare pair of hands.?

Rubber gaiters

Simca aronde 1954 and the owner took me for a spin before showing me his convertible and his recently rescued moggy 1000 and landrovers.

Hunter