1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center

outside the frame side bar because of the new frame
construction, its roller shaft extending through the
frame side bar. Steering column universal joints are
used on the Fleetwood, making this 141 inch wheelbase
car exceptionally easy to handle, since they eliminate
steering wheel "nervousness" or whip. These universals
are made the same size as those on the drive
shaft of other cars and will withstand a maximum pressure
of about 1000 foot pounds.
The Sixty Special, V-8 and Fleetwood have antifriction
needle bearings at the top and bottom of the
king pins which reduces friction. Center Point Steering
eliminates the need for friction which must be left
deliberately in the conventional steering systems of
other cars. Much easier and more accurate steering
results.
Shock Absorbers
All series of Cadillac and LaSalle employ double acting
hydraulic shock absorbers of the end-to-end discharge
type. This is more costly and superior shock absorber
equipment than is used on any make in the LaSalle and
Cadillac Sixty price classes; superior in fact to equipment
used on many other fine cars.
The front shock absorbers are attached to the upper
arms of the Knee Action system, and the rear shock
absorbers to the rear springs. End-to-end shock ab-
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