Inside Cut Weld Drive’s Custom Chassis Legacy

Beau isn’t new to the world of fabrication. His background is forged from long hours in the shop, scorched gloves, and enough TIG wire to stretch across the Bass Strait—twice. Over the years, he has honed his skills not just through repetition, but through an unwavering pursuit of precision and creativity. He founded Cut Weld Drive with a focused and powerful mission: to build what others might hesitate to attempt—fully custom chassis systems that don’t just turn heads, but completely redefine the stance and capability of the trucks they support.

From complex air ride geometries to fully bolt-on replacement chassis, Cut Weld Drive is built on a no-shortcuts philosophy. They don’t compromise, and they don’t cut corners—but they will cut and prefabricate your frame from the ground up. Until it performs better than anything Ford or Chevy ever designed from the factory floor.

Chassis with Character
Every project that leaves the shop carries the distinct mark of Cut Weld Drive’s philosophy: form follows function, and both are backed by an obsessive attention to quality. Their airbag-ready chassis platforms and custom frames are purpose-built to meet the harsh realities of Australian roads—without sacrificing drivability, safety, or aesthetic appeal.

They’ve earned their place in the scene by becoming the go-to choice for F100 enthusiasts, C10 builders, and a growing number of Dodge and Mopar customizers who want to modernize their vehicles while preserving their classic identity. The team’s ability to seamlessly blend updated suspension geometry with classic body lines has created a loyal following across the country.

If you’ve seen a vintage Ford or Chevy gliding inches from the asphalt, tucking wide wheels and riding smoother than expected—it’s a safe bet that the framework beneath came from Cut Weld Drive’s Geelong workshop.

A Fierce Team of Fabricators
The strength of any great shop comes down to the people behind the tools. At Cut Weld Drive, the team brings together a rare mix of complementary skills and shared standards. Each team member contributes more than just labor—they bring perspective and discipline. Together, they work with the coordination of a team that knows each other’s pace, strengths, and expectations.

What sets them apart isn’t limited to their machinery, tools, or processes—it’s their commitment to consistency. No warping, no patchwork, no guesswork. Every chassis is built with long-term use and maximum performance in mind. Whether the task is a custom 4-link suspension, a full IFS conversion, or extensive structural bracing, each component is intentionally engineered, carefully fabricated, and thoroughly checked before it leaves the floor.

The Builds That Speak Loudest
Visit their Instagram (@cutwelddrive) and you’ll scroll through a lineup of some of the cleanest, lowest, and most thoughtfully executed truck builds in the country. You’ll find everything from slammed ‘65 Fords and patina-rich C10s, to resto-modded Dodge pickups with geometry that rivals modern utes.

Their portfolio of F100s boasts some seriously heavy hitters—projects that illustrate the team’s ability to balance old-school flavor with modern engineering. Every weld, bracket, and component was laid out with clarity of purpose. What customers envision is exactly what gets delivered. That kind of translation doesn’t happen by accident. It’s a direct result of Cut Weld Drive’s hands-on communication, experienced fabrication, and trust in the craft.

Full Send with Full Heart
In May 2024, Cut Weld Drive took a major step forward by forming a partnership with CIGWELD, one of Australia’s most respected names in welding and fabrication tools. This wasn’t just a brand endorsement—it was recognition. A signal that Cut Weld Drive’s influence now extends beyond local car culture and into the broader industry.

This collaboration reflects a wider truth: what started as a passion-driven workshop has evolved into one of the country’s leading voices in custom chassis innovation.

From Dream to Driveway
Cut Weld Drive proves that with the right vision, tools, and discipline, it’s possible to bring big ideas to life in steel. Their work isn’t mass-produced. It’s not outsourced or watered down. They aren’t selling cookie-cutter kits—they’re offering custom-built foundations for serious builders, people who care as much about what’s under their truck as they do about what’s on the surface.

For those chasing a frame that’s built to drive hard and sit low, that performs as well on the highway as it does at a show, Geelong is where the search ends.