1935 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

Fisher Body Service Manual, 1936
1936
FISHER TURRET TOP
BODY CONSTRUCTION
In describing- the 1936 Body Front End Assembly it is to be
noted that this assembly is divided into two principal parts.
First: The Front End Frame which is composed of various
steel units welded together to form a framework or foundation
for the metal outer panels and, Secondly: The Front End
Outer Shell or Cowl Panels which are assembled and welded
to this framework to form a complete unit familiarly known
as the Cowl and Dash Assembly. (See Illustration No. 158.)
FRONT END FRAME
The Front End Frame is made up of seven main parts which
may be described as follows:
Front End Frame Upper: This forms the entire Windshield
Opening and includes the Windshield Header, Front Roof
Corner Braces, Instrument Panel, and the upper part of the
Front Body Hinge Pillars. The Front End Frame Upper is
torch welded to the metal Side Roof Rail shown at "A" in
Illustration No. 159 and is likewise welded to the Front End
Frame Leg. (See Illustration No. 158 at B.)
Illustration No. 159
Interior View of Upper Front Corner of 1936 Body
Front End Assembly.
Front End Frame Leg. Right and Left: This forms the
lower section of the Front Body Hinge Pillar and Pillar Facing.
It is torch welded to the Front End Frame Upper at "B"
and also spotwelded to the Front End Side Brace (See Illustration
No. 158 at C.)
Front End Side Brace. Right and Left: This is an angular
steel stamping used as a reinforcement for the lower side
section of the Cowl. It is electrically spotwelded to the Lower
Leg of the Front Body Hinge Pillar and to the Dash. The
bottom part of this Brace is flanged to the top side of the
Main Side Sill to which it is bolted and screwed. (See Illustration
No. 158 at D.) The Toe Board Brace (F in the same
Illustration) is also an integral part of the Front End Side
Brace.
Illustration No. 160
Front End Frame to Dash Panel Brace.
Front End Frame to Dash Panel Brace. Right and Left:
This is a new reinforcement used on 1936 Cowl and Dash
Assemblies. This Brace is spotwelded to the Front Body
Hinge Pillar in the vicinity of the upper Hinge, strengthening
the Pillar at this point, and is also spotwelded to the upper
part of the Dash Panel at a point where the Radiator Tie Rods
are anchored. On some style bodies the center part of this
Brace on the left side of the Cowl is equipped with anchor nuts
for the attachment of the Emergency Brake Lever. (See
Illustration No. 160 at A.)
Illustration No. 161
Dash to Chassis Frame Brace.
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