What size are the gusset plates shown in this roll cage diagram?

The detail drawing shows a triangular gusset plate dimensioned .125" x 3" x 3" (1/8-inch thick, 3 inches by 3 inches).

Where are gussets placed on the roll cage in this diagram?

Arrows labeled 'Gussets' point to the bends and tube joints of the cage — at the corners of the main and front hoops and where tubes intersect.

What bracing does the diagram show inside the cage?

It shows 'Diagonal Braces' — tubes running diagonally across the cage to triangulate the structure — plus rear braces angling down from the top of the cage toward the rear.

Does this diagram specify a vehicle year, make, or model?

No. The diagram contains only the gusset dimension and the labels Gussets, Diagonal Braces, and a partially cut-off rear brace label; no vehicle information appears.

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Roll Cage Construction Diagram - Gussets, Diagonal & Rear Braces (.125"x3"x3")

Dimensioned fabrication drawing of a roll cage labeling gussets, diagonal braces and tubing size

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Dimensioned roll-cage fabrication drawing labeling gussets and diagonal braces with .125 by 3 by 3 inch tubing specification.

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This document is a scanned line-art blueprint/diagram of a tubular roll cage structure, apparently taken from a printed reference or rulebook page. The illustration shows a complete roll cage assembly with the main hoop, front hoop, roof tubes, and rear down bars mounted to frame rails. Callout arrows identify three key structural elements: 'Gussets' (with multiple arrows pointing to the bends and joints of the cage tubing where reinforcing plates are welded), 'Diagonal Braces' (arrows pointing to the crossing tubes within the cage that triangulate the structure), and rear braces (label partially cut off at the right edge, reading 'Rea.../Brac...'). Above the cage, a separate detail drawing depicts a triangular gusset plate dimensioned '.125"x3"x3"', indicating the gussets are to be made from 1/8-inch-thick plate measuring 3 inches by 3 inches. A reader can learn where gussets and diagonal bracing should be placed on a roll cage and the required gusset plate size. The document contains no vehicle year, make, model, part numbers, or other text; it is purely a construction/placement diagram for roll cage reinforcement.

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Frequently asked questions

What size are the gusset plates shown in this roll cage diagram?: The detail drawing shows a triangular gusset plate dimensioned .125" x 3" x 3" (1/8-inch thick, 3 inches by 3 inches).
Where are gussets placed on the roll cage in this diagram?: Arrows labeled 'Gussets' point to the bends and tube joints of the cage — at the corners of the main and front hoops and where tubes intersect.
What bracing does the diagram show inside the cage?: It shows 'Diagonal Braces' — tubes running diagonally across the cage to triangulate the structure — plus rear braces angling down from the top of the cage toward the rear.
Does this diagram specify a vehicle year, make, or model?: No. The diagram contains only the gusset dimension and the labels Gussets, Diagonal Braces, and a partially cut-off rear brace label; no vehicle information appears.