Build Thread: 1937 LaSalle / Family Hot Rod

[joe brienza]

hi sending a picture of the brake setup i used both on my 34 lasalle and the 35 lasalle i used the original brake pedal and mounted the duel cylinder and the booster behind the original break pedal you can see the booster rod leading to the original pedal, joe

[37 Caddy]

When I bought this car I saw two major hurdles in front of me 1) making the steering work, and 2) mounting the brake pedal and master cylinder. The steering I feared because the previous owner had blocked the route for the steering with a bracket for the body panels. The brakes I feared because the car came with no original brake parts and the frames X-member made using off the shelf parts tricky.

Well, today I can say I have cleared both these hurdles and I am re-energized by the accomplishment. The steering I finished some time ago, but today I fabricated a brake pedal assembly and now having a working brake pedal. Although I will probably have to have a new pedal arm cut by waterjet once I put the body back on.

The first picture is the 37 Chevy brake assembly I bought on Ebay over a year ago assuming that it would bolt right in to my 37 Gm/ Cadillac. No such luck. The second pic is the frame before fabricating the pedal assembly. and the third pic is success. I plan on having a professional welder finish up the welding on this setup.
brake booster ebay.jpg
master cylinder.JPG
brake pedal 1.JPG

[37 Caddy]

Pick a winner. I am trying to figure out how to mount the front brake lines. I have mocked it up differently on both sides of the car. Which is better? Why?

The pics show the mounting tabs and the tight clearances I am working with on both sides. I know the tire shouldn't touch the frame, but that is an issue I will have to address later.

As always, I appreciate your help and brutal criticism.

Option 1:
brake tab left.JPG
brake tab gap left.JPG

Option 2:
brake tab right.JPG
brake tab gap right.JPG