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
Hitcho’s cruiser looking sharp with his new colour coded SE custom tray and canopy package.
He’s a tradie, and wanted a blank canvas canopy for his own fit-out so we decked it out with our motion sensor LED lighting package and provisions for his own second battery set up. Up top we’ve got the racks level for carrying materials and the trays got plenty of storage with pull out draw and rear tapered boxes.
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#tradie #tradiespec #colourmatched #graphite #gxl #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #vdj79 #colourcoded #79series #australianmade #shannons_engineering #se
For all you guys out there researching your builds, we’re now on Pinterest. We’re making it easier for you to search and pin the options that tickle your fancy in an SE build! 🙌📌
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Ps, check back often as we’ll continue to add more content! 📸
#pinterest #planyourbuild #makingiteasy #buildphotos #oneplatform #pinned #board #photos #collage #collection #colab #shannons_engineering #se
Coupla weapons.
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#backhome #tikka #taca1 #.308 #longrange #70series #toys #rigs #hunting #hunter #tactical #308 #precisionrifle #honda #4x4 @tikkafirearms
Way too clean.
The calm before years of punishment and product testing. This is by far our best build yet and proudly Australian Made!
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#79series #70series #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #rig #rigbuild #fullvehiclebuild #by #shannons_engineering #aussiemade #australiantouringvehicle #tourer #portals #marks4wdadaptors #70serieslandcruiserowners #70serieslandcruiser #sydney #australia #se
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@marks4wd
@roh_offroad_wheels
@nitto_tyres_australia
@stedi_australia
@rhino_rack
@ocam4x4
@performance_suspension
We’re busier than ever and we could do with some extra help!
If you’re a fabricator and stuck for work or looking for a change we’d love to hear from you!
Flexible hours/days or balls to the wall 40-50hr weeks,we’ve got plenty to go around. (Qualified TIG welders only apply)
Get in touch for an immediate start.
Please share around too guys it really helps 😉 👍👍🙏
My ultimate set up, ready for life’s adventures. A few more last mods and she’s about done. 💸
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#rigbuilds #fullvehiclebuild #portalcruiser #tourer #dreambuild #shannons_engineering #seboss #setup #adventure #adventureready #overlander #portalaxles #70series #79 #79series #70serieslandcruiserowners #customutetrays #rooftoptent #alucab #marks4wdportals.
@marks4wd @alucab @alucab_australia @alucab_usa @roh_offroad_wheels @ocam4x4 @torqit
Couple of sneaky shots of the Arctic Cruisers lift off canopy.
Colour matched and ready for war. Forget garages and under-ground parking this builds got plenty of unnecessary accessories bound to get you all talking. All to be revealed soon!
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#rigbuilds #cruiserhq #shannons_engineering #lc79 #70series #70serieslandcruiser #79 #coiled #jmacx customutetrays #customalloycanopies #massive #colourcoded #toyota #landcruiser #79 #aussiebuilt #australianmade #supportingsmallbusinesses #sydney #australia
@jmacx_offroad_solutions @torqit @rhino_rack @ocam4x4 @pacificsmash @more4x4_au
Ah the day the tow truck driver rode the clutch so hard he broke the back off his tilt tray😂😬
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#oops #canthandlethebiggirls #thebus #79 #79series #70series #tilttray #interstatefreight #newcardelivery #rigbuild #shannons_engineering #tourer #jmacx #coiled #coilconversion #offgrid #70serieslandcruiser #sandy #sandytaupe
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Ps, joking guys, the tray kinks like that for lowered cars. 😉
Good to test out the new rig on the weekend and see how the new canopy set up works. Still missing a side awning, bull bar and a few other things but overall super happy. Drives like a cloud on wheels 🙌
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#portalaxles #79 #tourer #shannons_engineering #fullvehiclebuild #customcanopy #canopylighting #rtt @marks4wd @alucab_australia
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
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.