1938 LaSalle Production - GM Heritage Center

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Cadillac-LaSalle Preliminary Service Information
Frame
38-50
Wheelbase 124"
Tread—Front 58"
—Rear 59"
Overall Length 201*
Commercial Cars
Wheelbase 160¾"
Tread—Front 58"
—Rear 59"
38-60 38-65 38-7S & 90
127" 132" 141"
58" 60½" 60½"
61" 62¾" 62½*
207¾" 211¾" 220¾'
160¾" 161¾"
58" 60½"
59" 62½"
The series 38-50 LaSalle frame is the same as the
37-50 frame except for a few minor changes such
as relocated mounting holes, etc., and for the
straightening out of the front end to a strictly
horizontal position.
The 38-60 Cadillac frame has been changed considerably.
It is longer and nearly 3 inches lower.
The lowering has been accomplished by the use of
a double drop frame with a deep kick-up over the
rear axle ana a raised front, as shown in Fig. 1.
Box reinforcements extend from the X-member
arms back to the cross member in front of the
gasoline tank, as well as forward to the front
cross member. The frame sidebars encircle the
helical front springs as formerly.
The frame for series 38-65 is the same as the
frame used for 38-75 and the 38-90 V-16, except
for some dimensions. These frames have straight
sidebars and box reinforcements extending from
the front cross member to the X-member and from
the X-member back to the cross member in front
of the gasoline tank. (See Fig. 2.) The front end
construction, with sidebars extending through
the front cross member, is unchanged.
Commercial chassis are available for series 38-50,
65 and 75- Both 38-50 and 65 chassis use a 38-50
frame lengthened to provide a 160¾ inch wheelbase.
The 38-75 chassis uses a 38-75 frame lengthened
to provide a 161¾ inch wheelbase.
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