1969 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

Hear Axle
The rear axle differential gears and output shafts,
modified a year ago to compensate for the larger
engine and thus increased torque to the rear axle,
are continued for 1969. The rear axle housing has a
minimum number of sections and welds for exceptionally
strong construction. The rear axle pinion
seal has a two-lip design, the outer lip sealing out
dirt, the inner lip sealing in lubricant.
Entry And Exit
Unmatched freedom of movement when entering
and leaving the automobile is the result of Cadillac's
superb design and engineering. The wide-opening,
forward hinged doors, low door sills and rounded
cushion corners make access to the relaxingly comfortable
interiors easy, particularly when combined
with the up-and-out-of-the-way action of the Tilt
and Telescope steering wheel.
F-11
tructural Safety System
The 1969 Cadillac standard body utilizes heavygauge
steel, welded construction and a new structural
reinforcement system to further strengthen the
passenger compartment against side collision. A
box-shaped steel beam is welded horizontally inside
each door to distribute the impact force over a
larger area, thereby decreasing the possibility of
passenger compartment intrusion during impact.
Additional reinforcement in the lower door pillar
area contributes further to the increased structural
rigidity of the body.
Door Locks And Latches
The solid construction, easy-action Cadillac doors
with passenger-guard door locks are engineered to
lock tightly and stay that way. Once the doors are
locked, the inside door handles are disengaged until
the door lock knobs are returned to the up position
manually, by Power Door Lock switch or by outside
key. Latches are designed to resist opening under
severe impact or stress. Stamped door hinges of a
rugged design provide solid strength under impact.