1935 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

Cadillac Preliminary Service Information 29
the frame, as shown in Fig. 36, on
the 355-D Fleetwood, the 370-D and
the 452-D cars, to remove the
exhaust heat from the body. On
the Series 10 and 20 cars, the muffler
is mounted inside of the frame as
on previous models.
Rubber cushions, similar to those
used on the "C" cars, are used on
the muffler support brackets to
prevent exhaust noises being transmitted
to the body.
Fig. 36. The new mufflers are mounted outside of the frame except
on the Series 10 and 20 cars
Frame
The series "D" frames are entirely new; they are
designed to give a low car appearance and embody
some new and, important features. They are of
similar construction on all models, differing principally
in dimensions. See Fig. 37.
The front end construction has made it possible
to design an extremely rigid frame. The most important
units of this frame are the massive front
cross member (Fig. 38) and the new X-member
(Fig. 39) which is a complete frame in itself. This
new frame construction forms a rigid foundation
for the body, which minimizes vibration and
eliminates twisting or weaving at the front end.
The front cross member is heavily reinforced to
provide adequate support for the front wheel suspension
system. It also carries part of the steering
connections.
The X-cross member extends from the kick-up
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.
Fig. 37. The new frames are extremely
rigid