The "inspector" of these welds (for the vast majority) does not exist. The fabrication either holds up to the rigors of Off Road Racing, or it doesn't. If welds crack, or tubes buckle, then lessons are learned, changes are made, and the next version is better. What is shown here is the result of much trial and error, combined
with some skilled welding. The uniformity of the welds, and the beauty of it all is great, but if it does not hold up to the Baja 1000,for example, then it is all for naught. In point of fact, there are trucks that have been in the game for years (since 1995), using their original chassis, with their original welds. The Core frame / cage might survive many years, but receive new suspension pieces- "J-arms", trailing arms, etc. as the suspension geometry and shock technology is developed. On the other hand, after some races, the whole back half of the truck might be sawn off, and they start over.
The un-welded cage shots show the precision of the tube fitment before they are welded together. The tight tolerances of the tube joints is the first step in building the strength into the cage. The welds don't
fill the gaps, per se, as there aren't any gaps....that is a critical part of the fabrication, no matter how beautiful the welding is.
with some skilled welding. The uniformity of the welds, and the beauty of it all is great, but if it does not hold up to the Baja 1000,for example, then it is all for naught. In point of fact, there are trucks that have been in the game for years (since 1995), using their original chassis, with their original welds. The Core frame / cage might survive many years, but receive new suspension pieces- "J-arms", trailing arms, etc. as the suspension geometry and shock technology is developed. On the other hand, after some races, the whole back half of the truck might be sawn off, and they start over.
The un-welded cage shots show the precision of the tube fitment before they are welded together. The tight tolerances of the tube joints is the first step in building the strength into the cage. The welds don't
fill the gaps, per se, as there aren't any gaps....that is a critical part of the fabrication, no matter how beautiful the welding is.