CUSTOM UTE TRAY AND CANOPY SPECIALISTS
Proudly Australian owned and operated since 2004
What We Do
Our main business is broken into 3 parts below.
Recent Builds
Click on the articles below for an in-depth blog post on our most recent builds.
This page is updated periodically, so please check back later!
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WE ARE CREATORS. WE FABRICATE, WE BUILD, WE UNDERSTAND YOUR PASSION
An insight into our Instagram feed
Couple of shots sent in by @patches_of_aus and his killer 79.
Absolutely loving this set up and getting plenty of attention around the tracks.
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#rigbuilds #killer79 #79series #landcruiser #coiled #coiled79 #se #completebuild #rigbuilders #dreamtruck #headturner #pantydropper #blokemagnet #customersrides #customutetrayspecialists #customalloycanopies #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia
Bringing you brand new Aussie built tourers, handling every aspect of the build you see here and more!
This ones off to Meekatharra WA, never even met the owner. He’s trusted us and our passion to produce high quality products and deliver him his life long dream rig.
More info, photos and videos will be up on our website soon.
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#rigbuilds #aussietourer #tourer #lc79 #toyota #landcruiser #vdj #vdj79r #australianmade #shannons_engineering #customutetrays #customalloycanopies #rig #coiled #coiled79 #brandnew #dealership #tourer #workorplay #se
We are expanding and looking for a 1st class fabricator to join our team.
Come and join us build show stopping 4wds with no job the same in a clean well equipped workshop. TIG/MIG welding wizardry a must.
Email your application to [email protected]
Further details about the position will be available on our website soon!.
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#werehiring #positionavailable #joinourteam #dreamjob #rigbuilders #sydney #australia
Our recent build for @snickerz.79 about to head off to Meekatharra Western Australia for a life in the scrub.
Without even meeting the owner, we’ve handled every aspect of the build including the purchase of the vehicle, coil conversion and GVM upgrade, RTT, all electrical/power management, bar work and interior to name a few. And of course a cracking custom built tray and canopy, all hand made to order and to meet the owners requests.
Check out our pinned insta story to watch this build come to life and keep an eye out on our YouTube for a walk-around vid up soon.
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#rigbuild #tourer #sandy #sandytaupe #79 #coiled #completebuild #westernaustralia #makingdreamscometrue #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #shannons_engineering #customutetrayspecialists #rig #showroom #projectmanagers #madeinaustralia #australianmade #sydney
Turning these ordinary farm Utes into jaw dropping works of art is our passion.
With business busier than ever, we’re taking orders from all over Australia and cannot wait for what’s around the corner.
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#customutetrayspecialists #lc79 #rigbuilders #79series #landcruiser #bigrig #tourer #overlander #shannons_engineering #madeinaustralia
‘Like a pig in mud’ 🐖...
Not so clean looking cruiser being used for what it was built for.
#repost from a happy customer @patches_of_aus
The big cats out of the bag and straight into its new role touring this beautiful country.
Patch didn’t waste any time and took off to Mount Kosciuszko straight after leaving the dealership eager to rack up some k’s.
Your questions about the build answered on our latest YouTube video -link in bio. .
#australiantourer #tourer #theroadlesstraveled #touringaustralia #mountkosciuszko #79 #rig #aussiecruisers #overlanding #customutetrays #customalloycanopies #shannons_engineering
The modifying doesn’t stop at the workshop, even the hunting rig gets a few add-ons.
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#weekendaway #huntingrig #honda #trx #trx350 #country #modified #workhorse #timeoff #australianhunter
Couple of shots from our most recent full vehicle build. We handled every aspect of this build including the purchase of the vehicle.
The best one yet, and they will always continue to evolve and improve. A very proud team of what we've achieved and you'd be happy to know it’s all made here in Australia!
Walk around video up on our Youtube soon! 👊
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#rigbuild #79 #gamechanger #ourbestyet #rig #proudlyaustralianmade #aussietourer #tourer #shannons_engineering #customutetrays #customalloycanopies #pantydropper #neckbreaker #blokemagnet @jmacx_offroad_solutions
Our latest 79 full-vehicle build is finally done.
I could not be happier with the outcome and admire the owners choices throughout all options including choosing us haha. We’ve turned this stock 2020 cruiser into a serious bloke magnet and I’m gonna cry to see it get scratched and dirty.
Big shoutout to my staff for their hard work and attention to detail, not to mention all the Australian owned sister companies that we employ to help bring this masterpiece to fruition.
Stay tuned for a walk around review on our YouTube, and blog post on our website in the next coming days.
Don’t forget to check our IG pinned story to see this rig come to life. 👊
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#customutetrayspecialists #rigbuild #blokemagnet #dreamtruck #79 #79series #shannons_engineering #toyota #landcruiser #australian #tourer #overlander #australianmade #supportingaussiebusinesses #sydney #australia
Planning on bringing company on your next trip?
Our new range of canopies can be ordered with a seperate dog compartment with vented door, sheet metal floor with drain holes, central locking, internal LED lighting and more.
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#amansbestfriend #dontleavehim #petfriendly #customalloycanopies #shannons_engineering #cruisercanopies #dogsofinstagram #mansbestfriend #aussiebulldog @chop_the_aussie
Our baddest LC79 getting its canopy test fitted. Plenty more to go on this build yet so stay tuned!
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#rigbuild #weapon #bigrig #rigbuilders #79 #79series #landcruiser #tourer #coiled #whatdreamsaremadeof #shannons_engineering #customutetrayspecialists #customalloycanooyspecialists #builtfromscratch #sydney #australia
Our favourite Patrol came in this week for a bit more extra work. It’s been nine months since we completed this build and after a polish and wax it still pops.
This week we fitted a Sherpa 12,000lb winch, under-bonnet dual battery system with Redarc BCDC, raptor coated the snorkel and door handles & a temporary solar panel on the tray for when it’s parked up for extended periods.
Check out our YouTube and see how we put this together from a shabby old ute - link in bio.
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#nissan #patrol #revival #y61 #makeover #rebuild #shannons_engineering #customutetrayspecialists #sydney #australia @stedi_australia @4x4sherpa
Claim up to $150k as an instant asset tax write-off on single business purchases like a new ‘work ute’ if purchased before June 30 2020*.
As our builds take usually around 3 months, it’s never been a better time to actually have one in stock, finished and ready to ship out so get on the blower to your accountant and find out if you’re eligible..
*Please check with your accountant/tax agent for more information and if this offer suits your circumstances. We’re fabricators, not financial advisors so please do your own research. More info can also be found on the ATO website. 👍
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#79 #forsale #readytogo #taxtime #writeoff #taxwriteoff #workute #worktruck #availablenow
We specialise in high-end custom Ute trays, canopies and full vehicle builds predominantly the Toyota LandCruisier 79.
We can handle the procurement of your vehicle and arrange all aspects of the build, all done before rego.
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Finance and freight available Australia wide for Toyotas only.
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See the walk around video of this build on our YouTube, link in our bio.
Couple of cruiser trays off to the sandblaster this morning.
Busy times here at Shannons Engineering flat out building some pretty epic trays and canopies. .
#landcruiserhq #customutetrayspecialists #customutetrays #lc79 #79series #landcruisers @chop_the_aussie
A seriously sexy 79 we have here.
Built from bone stock, straight from Japan to us didn’t even hit the dealership and it’s soon heading off over to the other side of Australia for a life on the red top.
Full build specs will be available on our website under the ‘recent builds’ tab very soon. Just need to mount his RTT!
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#rigbuild #rigbuilders #shannons_engineering #79 #79series #landcruiser #specialists #sydney #australia
Our latest and greatest canopy now fitted to our sandy 79 build and with a single-plug connection, all internal power, lighting, central locking and Alpine rear camera working within seconds.
Getting down to the wire with this build with only the roof top tent to fit and she’s off to Western Australia. .
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#sebuilt #79 #outbacktourer #4”lift #sandy #sandytaupe #79series #landcruiser #rigbuild #ultimatetourer #coiled #cruiser @snickerz.79 @canterburytoyota
Side shot Saturday nominated by @__farmtruck__ .
Couple of rigs at work almost ready to head off to their rightful owners. Few different setups there from different leading Landcruiser suspension companies and a good side by side look how they compare. .
#sideshot #cruiser #lineup #coils #coiled79 #sandy #sandytaupe #graphite #shannons_engineering #rigbuilds #jmacx #superior #sydney #australia @jmacx_offroad_solutions @superior4x4 @snickerz.79 @patches_of_aus
Lest we forget.
About us
We live and breathe camping, touring & 4wding. Our passion is high detail, high end custom ute trays and canopies built to order from a mixture of Australian steel & aluminium.
Our trays and canopies are built by hand to the highest standard possible. We are always thinking ahead and finding ways to improve our products with innovative computer aided design and new technology through products we endorse.
At Shannons Engineering, no two jobs are the same. Our customer base varies, as do their needs. We can offer you a complete package from trays, canopies, touring set-ups, 4wd suspension, power management, bull bars tow bars, wheels tyres and accessories. Just ask us.
Our History
Established in 2004, We ran a successful business doing custom metal fabrication, working in stainless steel, aluminium and steel, we have been the most versatile metal shop working with builders, architects, homeowners, landscapers, tradesman, councils, and even the ADF.
Challenging every job that came through the door has given us a great satisfaction and knowledge using a wide skill set and a vast variety of materials but the time had come to reinvent ourselves & follow our dreams and become a household name in custom ute trays and canopy scene.
Since then, we made the choice to give up the daily grind of general fabrication and follow dreams making high-end custom ute trays. Building ute trays led us to making canopies and now, we have become predominantly full touring vehicle builders of the all popular, 79 Series Toyota LandCruiser and with each build better than the last we look forward the future and where this vision will take us.
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