LC-79 TOURING VEHICLE SPECIALISTS
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WE ARE CREATORS. WE FABRICATE, WE BUILD, WE UNDERSTAND YOUR PASSION
An insight into our Instagram feed
Good to be finally out on the tracks!
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#finally #inthebush #northcoast #scoutsfalls #explore #findingtracks #explorensw #waterfall #chasingwaterfalls #sherwoodforest
We had a record number of inquiries today over our IG Story regarding the canopy lighting system in our new shop truck.
We’re now offering an amber incognito mode to our canopies motion sensor LED lighting systems so you can flick between amber and white and still have full use of no on/off switch and trust the 1-10min motion sensor timer and never have to worry about leaving your canopy lighting on again.
Unfortunately this set up is not sold separately.
#nofilter #notedited #canopylighting #led #ledlighting #amber #amberlighting #customalloycanopies #shannons_engineering #merlot #merlot79 #motionsensor #technology #innovative #camping #campinglighting #70series #tourer
Why not have the best of both worlds with an SE removable half-canopy?
This layout gave our client a huge usable internal storage area of 1160d x 895w x 800h on the passenger side and still enough room for a partitioned 85l upright fridge/freezer on the other side.
Not only that, but still half a tray to chuck the chainsaw and some firewood.
Remember all our canopies are removable if you ever wanted to switch it up with any combination of canopy or removable tray sides at a later date. 😉
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#options #lc79 #customtray #halfcanopy #70series #landcruiser #sandy #sandytaupe #79 #alloycanopy #removable #slideon #liftoff #halftrayhalfcanopy #shannons_engineering #upright #uprightfridge #toyota #dometic #waeco #storage #canopystorage #usuablespace #blankcanvas #se
Starting off the year with this. Fully restored cab, now to get our arse into gear and finish the tray.
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#hzj #hzj75 #hzj75r #75 #toyota #lancruiser #resto #restoration #builtnotbought #farmtruck #unstoppable #project #projectcar #shannons_engineering #paddocktopannelshop #se #sydney #australia.
@deewhysmash
Today we fitted up some PSR wide body flares to get rid of those horrible rubber strips. Topped it off with a raptor finish to match the tray.
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#sideshot #frontend #widebody #flares #79 #mods #lifted #portals #kingsshocks #rig #merlot #cruiser #shannons_engineering #dreambuild
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@performance_suspension @marks4wd @kingshocksaustralia @roh_offroad_wheels @nitto_tyres_australia @safari4x4engineering @raptor.australia.official
The Cairns Cruiser recent builds blog post is now live on our website! Head over for a full rig review, build spec sheet and a sneaky YouTube vid 👍
#cairnscruier #rig #rigrundown #lc79 #youtube #review #specsheet #photography #lc79 #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia
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Photo Credit @onderaye 📸
Not a bad view from up here.
With the canopy almost fully loaded, RTT and spare tyres attached its sitting perfect. Next will be to get the rear slide our kitchen finished and take it for a trip.
#sittingpretty #lifted #79 #79series #landcruiser #portals #portaltheworld #rigbuild #shannons_engineering #se #merlot #dreambuild #newcarfeels #cruisersofinstagram #70series #70serieslandcruiserowners #se
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@marks4wd @solveoffroad @roh_offroad_wheels @kingshocksaustralia @nitto_tyres_australia @nbtyres @rhino_rack @alucab_australia @brookvale_tint @visuallaunchsignage @stedi_australia @ocam4x4
Little update on the cruiser build, removable canopy and RTT fitted and the windows just done.
Now just need to sort out a front bar. Any ideas fellas? Something different, comment below👍.
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#rig #rigbuild #fullvehiclebuild #lc79 #toyota #landcruiser #merlot #79 #jacked #tourer #portals #touringvehicle #overlander #portaltheworld #customutetrays #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia #se
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@marks4wd @solveoffroad @kingshocksaustralia @terraintamer4wd @nbtyres @brookvale_tint @ocam4x4 @rhino_rack @alucab_australia @alucab @pro.fit.automotive @nitto_tyres_australia @roh_offroad_wheels @safari4x4engineering
And she’s finally registered!
What a mission that was! Not because of the portals as such but just the time of year, and this damn Covid bullshit along with 2hr lines to battle the dragon lady at the RMS with a my big folder of modified vehicle paperwork and so on.
Anyway, the battle is over and can’t wait to show you guys around it. Heaps of new features as we’re always trying to innovate and improve our products. More to come soon! 🤙🤙
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#thewaitisover #newcarfeels #timetohittheroad #merlot #merlot79 #lc79 #portals #portalcruiser #rigbuild #shannons_engineering #se
They all start off on the cement, get a few pretty photos and their off into the wild.
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#rigbuild #fullvehiclebuild #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia #79 #cairns #cairnsbound #concretecowboy #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #customutetrays #se
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@ocam4x4 @safari4x4engineering @arb4x4 @stedi_australia @procompusa @bfgoodrichtires @rhino_rack
This things got stance.
Last look at the new rig before the canopy gets fitted. Couple of new exciting features going on with a new concept tray design and canopy fit- out. Stay tuned for more and check out our IG pinned story to watch this build come to life.
Big thanks to our suppliers so far, @solveoffroad
@torqit
@enerdrive_australia
@roh_offroad_wheels
@nitto_tyres_australia
@chop_the_aussie
@marks4wd
@nbtyres
@visuallaunchsignage
@pro.fit.automotive
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#stance #rigbuild #portalaxles #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #vdj79 #vdj79r #shannons_engineering #customutetrayspecialists #australianmade #customutetrays #sydney #australia #se
Merry Christmas guys. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday. We’ll be closed until January 11th 2021.
Thanks, from the staff of Shannon’s Engineering 🥳
With a combined team effort of over 180 hours in 4 days she’s looking pretty sweet!
Can’t thank my staff enough for putting in the effort this week. It’s been a fun week, we’re all in good spirits, having a laugh together like a big bunch of mates doing what we love, it doesn’t feel like work at all..
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#cruiserporn #merlot79 #rig #portalaxles #customutetrayspecialists #rigbuilds #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #cruisersofinstagram #shannons_engineering #sefamily
Well it’s finally happened! The big rig is finally at the shop. Over a year of planning and a lifetime of saving i still can’t believe it’s happening.
Can’t thank the guys at @solveoffroad and @marks4wd enough for the work they’ve done to make this a reality so close to Christmas and most of all to my beautiful wife for being so understanding with me being away from home so much so I could put the hard work in to afford such a toy.
This ain’t over yet and your going to see more of this beast! Wait to you see what we’ve got planned!!
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#hardworkpaysoffs #portalaxles #79 #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #tourer #rig #rigbuild #marks4wdportals #merlot #merlot79 #lastoftheV8s #weapon #shannons_engineering #se @solveoffroad @marks4wd @nitto_tyres_australia @roh_offroad_wheels
Seems to be our most popular colour combo over the past few months, sandy taupe cruiser with a blacked out custom SE tray. We’ve done a few now with another heading out tomorrow.
Although this may look like ‘the game changer’ from our website there are many things done different to suit the customers requirements. Each build is unique and you have a huge say in how your customised 79 is built by us to suit your needs and budget.
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#custommade #builttoorder #customutetrayspecialists #rigbuilds #coiled #coiled79 #79 #79series #toyota #landcruiser #shannons_engineering #se #offgrid #offgriddivision
@torqit @jmacx_offroad_solutions @roh_offroad_wheels
Santa’s little helpers working towards the end of 2020!
It’s been a bloody busy year and if you can tell by the state of the workshop it’s going to be an even bigger and better 2021!
#santaslittlehelpers #landcruiserhq #bringon2021 #christmasrush #dreamteam #shannons_engineering #sendit #custombuilt #handmade #madeinaustralia #australian #australianmanufacturing #sefamily #se
One of our first clients has watched our business grow and evolve over the years and decided to re-invest in his 79 and ordered a second tray and canopy. They’ve come a long way since then and it was good to see the old one had held up to the test of time.
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#returncustomer #rebuild #reinvest #79 #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #steeltray #customutetrayspecialists #se #happycustomer #shannons_engineering
Some arty shit going on here by @onderaye while on set with the @higham_building cruiser build.
Stay tuned guys currently editing our next YouTube walk around video with all this extra time I have. 🤓
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#arty #photography #photoofaphoto #peepingtom #youtube #walkaround #lc79 #rigbuild #comingsoon #shannons_engineering #se @stedi_australia
As an employer, noting gives me more satisfaction than teaching someone who’s willing to listen and learn my trade. This is Kates first time at welding and I’ve chucked her straight into the deep end and teaching her how to weld stainless steel with the TIG.
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#learningatrade #tradiechick #tigwelding #natural #welding #weldporn #weldernation #bossthings #prouddadmoment #learning #kemppi @kemppiwelding @kemppi_australia @weldporn @weldaddicts
Australia’s most wanted.
Our latest brand new rig build for our client in Brisbane QLD ready to head out. This colour combo and accessory list has had the phone ringing non stop over the past few weeks.
Keep a look out on our YouTube for a detailed walk around video coming soon.
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#australiasmostwanted #rigbuild #fullvehiclebuild #lc79 #toyota #landcruiser #79series #79serieslandcruiser #sandy #custom #jmacx #roh #torqit #offroad #shannons_engineering #sefamily #se #4wdaustralia
@jmacx_offroad_solutions @roh_offroad_wheels @browndavisauto @torqit
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.