Hi Davie, I should think that a roof rack to fit would be quite hard to find, I suggest you ask Mick Ward to place an advert in L'Aronde, and you can also post in the Facebook group.

Hi Davie, I think that's a typo, your tyres should be 145 x 13. If 145 are hard to find then fit the slightly larger 155, as they were fitted to 1100 estates and vans, and are certainly still availlable from your local tyre fitter.

Think that is for setting the solenoid tension at the factory. The points are the brass screw with locknut. If not done so just clean between the contacts, don't adjust.

Without a photo its not clear to me what you mean, nothing moves as such, just carefully clean the points. From factory its a sealed unit so I don't think there's any published service data. If it doesn't work you will have to replace it with a new one.

I'll check.

Yes across the terminals, should be about 14.5 volts if charging when running. I have several 1100s and a fair amount of spares if you need anything else. Your car should have S I M C A spelt out across the front of the bonnet in chrome letters, and the GLS badge should be on the grille, otherwise looks very correct.

Test when running at the battery, to eliminate any wiring or corroded connection issues. If the light is bright then most likely not charging. Clean the regulator contacts with some fine emery paper, then slide a piece of paper or thin card between the contacts to remove any emery dust.

Hi David, good to hear that you have bought a Simca 1100, I presume it's the blue one from Scotland. The voltage regulator in mounted on the passenger inner wing partially under the scuttle area close to bulkhead, attached with two screws, if its the original then it will be a black plastic rectangular item, after market replacements come in various styles. Firstly I would check to see if the alternator is actually charging when on the car with a meter, often the charge light will glow dimly even when charging sufficiently. If its not charging at all, and it has the original analog type then the top cover can be taken off (2 screws or rivets) and the contact points cleared with fine emery, this will often get it working again. Hard to find new old stock but repros are available on ebay, but you would need to check compatability. For instance check out ebay item number 125757429348. Hope this is of some use, regards Stuart.

This is an ignition resistor, used on the earlier Alpines and Chrysler 180/2L.

A lot of work to create that unique model!

The Alpine GLS after a good clean up, now runs and drives but clutch totally worn out. Velour interior is very nice. Structurally sound but most outer panels need replacing. Another one saved!

That looks like a very accurate and nicely detailed model.

Hi Jim, yes this car had been for sale for a long time. Julie has the only Plein Ceil in the UK I think, and Dick Husband has an Ocean. Many of the mechanical parts are common to the Aronde, but body and trim is mostly unique and would have to be sourced in Europe.

Front end chrome being fitted, bumper is 3 piece and took a while to align.

Some colour at last...

All panels and chrome trial fitted to check alignment.

Must be great fun to drive 🙂

Your car Alexis?

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SX - there are 2 or 3 left in the UK.