Present-day computer technology is used from the start, and Team Gordon engineers retrieve information of a designed part from the computer. The entire trophy truck was designed using CAD software.Present-day computer technology is used from the start, and Team Gordon engineers retrieve Many of the parts and components were CAD-machined in-house by Team Gordon's machinist, Joe Hanson. They say a part is only as good as the person making it.Many of the parts and components were CAD-machined in-house by Team Gordon's machinist, Jo Here's just a sample of Team Gordon's long-travel shock assembly components, all produced in-house.Here's just a sample of Team Gordon's long-travel shock assembly components, all produced After the components were designed, they were fabricated and expertly welded. Check out these massive, custom-fabricated rear trailing arms. Along with the trailing arms, the front A-arms are the major components of the Trophy Truck's long-travel suspension.Along with the trailing arms, the front A-arms are the major components of the Trophy Truc This is the beginning of the chassis driver's pod, mocked-up driver seat, and transmission, with an engine mount for the reversed, mid-engine location, with the front bulkhead. Note the beefy in-house-built steering power rack.This is the beginning of the chassis driver's pod, mocked-up driver seat, and transmission This shows the continuation of the construction of the driver's pod as chrome-moly tubing was triangulated, creating enormous strength and protection.This shows the continuation of the construction of the driver's pod as chrome-moly tubing This 3-D shot from above shows more of the triangulated design. Notice how the tubing triangulation is all tied into the lower structural bulkhead.This 3-D shot from above shows more of the triangulated design. Notice how the tubing tria Donny Guerrero began to cut and fit tubing while constructing the upper rollcage section. The tubing's fish-mouth fitment was very critical to creating a strong welded joint. With the rollcage joints aligned, Donny lowered his welder's hood and began tack-welding all the rollcage joints.With the rollcage joints aligned, Donny lowered his welder's hood and began tack-welding a After the chassis was completely welded up, it was taken off the jig table. Gordon's driving position was then fitted to establish the correct angle of the steering wheel. Then, it was tack-welded in place. The rear differential was connected to the rear control arms, linking it to the chassis.After the chassis was completely welded up, it was taken off the jig table. Gordon's drivi Designed as a long-travel front suspension consisting of very long upper and lower A-arms, the pivot points were connected to the triangulated front bulkhead. These long A-arms allow 32 inches of front travel. Team Gordon fabricates its own front A-arms and reservoir shocks.Designed as a long-travel front suspension consisting of very long upper and lower A-arms, The rear suspension consists of a four-link system using massive rear control arms. « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | » | View Full Article Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
