1938 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

Weatherproofing and Sealing
Every precuation has been taken to effectively seal the
LaSalle body from dust, water and drafts. Doors, sills,
windows and ventilators have rubber lacings and heavy
weather stripping. The windshield is tightly sealed by a
plastic cement applied between the body channel, rubber
gaskets and glass.
Drip
and
Moulding
Shield
Steel drip mouldings are welded to the sides of the
Turret Top and down the sides of the windshield pillar
posts. New drip shields over each front ventipane extend
further down the front of the opening. These prevent
annoying dripping water upon passengers entering
or leaving the car.
The screened cowl ventilator is tightly sealed by a
rubber gasket carried in the rain trough to prevent water
from seeping into the front compartment. An overlocking
mechanism is operated by giving the control
handle an additional pull after closing the ventilator.
This keeps the cowl ventilator securely closed to prevent
leakage and drafts and in addition renders antitheft
protection.
All floor openings around the foot pedals are carefully
sealed against heat and cold. Heavy pile carpets on
both the front and rear compartment floors provide
additional protection as well as richer appearance.
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