1935 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

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FRAME
Fie 2 The X-member of the frame is a complete frame in itself, extending from the kick-up at the
refr to the front cross member. From the intermediate engine supports forward, the X-member is
riveted to the frame side rails to form a box section.
at the rear to the front cross-member and is so
constructed as to form a tunnel through which the
propeller shaft passes. Beginning at a point
near the intermediate engine supports, the front
arms of the X-cross-member are extended all the
way forward, parallel to the side members of the
frame and are riveted to these side members to
form a box section. See Fig. 3.
The LaSalle frame is further strengthened by a
removable cross-member which is located at the
front end of the body.
The running board brackets on all models are of
heavy channel section. The front brackets also
serve to support the front end of the exhaust
mufflers on the Series 30, 40 and 60 cars.
Service Information
1. Snapping Noise in Frame
Some frames give out a "popping" or "snapping"
noise at the front end when the brakes are
applied. These noises originate at the front end
of the frame where the front end of the "X"
member leaves the side bar and joins the radiator
cross member. See Fig. 5.
This condition may be corrected by substituting
the eight rivets on the lower flange of the frame
with in. — 20 S. A. E. bolts.
Fig. 4. Sectional view of bumper support,
of all models.
Typical
To do this, drill out the eight rivets from underneath,
using a ff-inch drill, and then reaming the
holes just large enough to provide a snug fit for
the xe-inch bolts. When installing the bolts,
draw the nuts up on the lock washers as tightly as
possible.
This entire operation can be performed without
removing sheet metal or any other parts. It is
not necessary to change the rivets in the upper
flange.
Fig. 3. The LaSalle frame is further strengthened by
a removable cross member under the rear end of the
engine. This cross member must be removed to dismount
the clutch housing pan for working on the
clutch from the under side.
Fig. 5. Underside view of frame, showing rivets to
replace with & in.-20 S. A. E. bolts to eliminate snapping
noise in frame
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