1938 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

frame design with kick-up over the rear axle and
at the front.
Frame stiffness has been increased 30% primarily
from the use of straight side bars. X-member arms are
of I-beam construction. The arms are tapered at the
rear even more than before. An additional factor in
increased rigidity is a new box reinforcement which
extends from the rear arms to the cross member in
front of the gasoline tank.
Cadillac V-8 and Fleetwood: Frames for these cars
have likewise been strengthened 10% through the
use of straight side bars. The side bar front reinforce-
V-8 and Fleetwood Frame Bracing and Center Junction
ment which extends forward from each X-member and
makes a box section with the side bar, is carried further
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