1938 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

Front X-members are riveted to the frame side bars
and are additionally reinforced to form a wide box
section for stiffness. Rear arms are tapered to provide
uniform strength throughout that is not weakened by
the propeller shaft passage. Plates reinforce the center
junction point of the X-members at both top and bottom
for additional strength.
The unusually heavy front cross member is also
reinforced by a steel plate at the bottom to which is
Rigid X, I-Beam LaSalle Frame
bolted the brackets supporting the strong cross rods for
rigid attachment of the lower wishbone arms of the
Knee Action assembly. The cross member also supports
the front end mounting which consists of securing
the front fender braces and radiator casing to a cradle
in front of and attached to the radiator core. This construction
provides front end rigidity, eliminates vibration
and also affords radiator protection in event of
accident.
The front end of the frame has been tipped down to a
horizontal position which centers the caster adjustment
of the front wheels for easier, quicker servicing.
Cadillac Sixty Special: This model has an entirely
new frame to accommodate increased wheelbase and
increased body length. Striking, ground-gripping appearance
has been achieved by lowering the frame three
inches. This has been accomplished by use of a double
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REVISED 12-15-37