1938 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

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CHASSIS
Chassis for all new Cadillacs and LaSalle have been
redesigned or improved for 1938 in accordance with
Cadillac policy to provide most progressive engineering,
durability and comfort.
Xhe LaSalle and Sixty chassis have been refined
through improvements in frame design, springing and
stronger hypoid rear axle. 'Wheelbase is 124 inches.
Cadillac Sixty Special has a new double drop frame
in order to achieve extremely low lines on this new
model. Rear axle and springs have also been refined.
Wheelbase has been increased to 127 inches.
New, Sturdier Fleetwood Chassis
The 132 and 141 inch wheelbase chassis employed
on Cadillac V-8 and Cadillac Fleetwood respectively
are completely new, featuring stiffer frames, improved
cross link rear stabilizers and new hypoid rear axles.
These are the most advanced chassis employed on
any fine car for 1938.
Frames
LaSalle and Sixty: The frame is the dual X-type
with rigid I-beam section members. Frame depth is
8*¾; inches; thickness 3^8 inch; flange inches. The
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