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
Home of the whopper!
No drive-thru’s for this bus, couldn’t resist a photo opportunity 📸
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#mallcrawler #concretecowboy #carparkphotography #79series #portal79 #shannons_engineering #rigbuid #tourer #aussietourer #homeonweels #homeawayfromhome #merlot #merlot79 #70serieslandcruiser
@70serieslandcruiserowners @alucab_australia @roh_offroad_wheels @nitto_tyres_australia @safari4x4engineering @rhinorackau @maxtraxhq @gme_au @darcheoutdoorgear @ocam4x4 @marks4wd @stedi_australia
Busy times here at the shop, with around 20 new LC79 builds all in different stages of production here’s a few we’re working on.
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#australianmade #supportingsmallbusinesses #customutetrayspecialists #madeinaustralia #fabricator #fabrication #toyota #lc79 #steeltray #welding #sanding #blending #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia
Those weekday shed feels.
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#marks4wdportals #70serieslandcruiser #lifted #79 #streetlegal #portals #79series #70serieslandcruiserowners #portalaxles #se #shannons_engineering
Our HZJ75 build in its natural habitat. Owner sent this one in.
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#toyota #landcruiser #75series #hzj75 #hzj #happycustomer #allworknoplay #workute #iconic #aussieworkute #onthefarm #farmute #resto #cattlefarmer #cattlefarming #angus #angusbeef #southernhighlands #shannons_engineering
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@southernhighlandslifestyle @southernhighlandslifensw @stedi_australia @dobinsonssprings @runvawinches @toyota_aus
Patches, Em and the Game Changer out there making us all jealous 😩
To see more about this build check our website under the recent builds tab 👍
#aussie #touring #traveling #outback #australia #overlanding #tourism #gamechanger @patches_of_aus @emilymorakis
Want a canopy but still want a usable tray? Why not both!
Consider our removable half canopies the answer to your storage needs. They are easily removed and can be adapted back to the full size ute with full length drop sides in minutes.
Check our website for prices and more info.
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#halfcanopy #extrastorage #storagesolutions #rigbuilds #79 #79series #toyota #landcruiser
#4x4 #sebuilt #customutetrays #alloycanopies #options #accessories #70series #landcruiser #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia
Who else wishes they had one of these sittin in the shed?
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#coiled79 #toyotalandcruiser #70series #rig #bigboystoys #jacked #79 #79series #shannons_engineering #shedgoals #tourer #lifted #superiorengineering #bulldogsofinstagram #everymansdream #se #sydney #australia.
@haymanreese
@rhinorackau
@chop_the_aussie
Built not bought and built for purpose.
Everybody’s use for their 4wd is different, some for work, some for play and some for show.
This ‘tourer’ was built for exactly that, getting out there and enjoying myself taking the road less traveled and sending this house on wheels places I’d never see, or could ever see if I didn’t build it.
She might not have the biggest wheels or the most flex, but it’s got every option to suit my type of travelling and still a very capable 4wd.
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#aussietourer #houseonwheels #flex #portalaxles #landcruiser #70series #twinlocked #portaltheworld #tourer #exploring #adventure #exploration #overlanding #theroadlesstraveled #shannons_engineering #rigbuild #seboss #se #marks4wdportals #70serieslandcruiserowners #landcruisersofaustralia #landcruisersofinstagram #79serieslandcruiser #4x4life #offroad #madeinaustralia #australianmade @marks4wd @solveoffroad @stedi_australia @roh_offroad_wheels @runvawinches
📸- @onderaye
Today we installed Harrison’s RTT, solar and head unit almost completing his build.
More info on this build, check out the ‘Full Zhoosh’ is on our website under the recent builds tab.
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#rtt #bushcompany #rooftoptent #solar #12v #12vsolar #freepower #enerdrive #79 #79series #toyota #landcruiser #twin5 #twinexhaust #gsl #se #customutetrays #rigbuilds #rig #fullzshoosh #tourer #camper #camping #exploring #70series #landcruisersofaustralia #applecarplay #kenwood
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Back on the road again. This time managed to keep it relatively clean.
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#weekendsaway #touring #hunting #huntingcabin #camping #boysweekend #79 #toyota #landcruiser #rig #landcruisersofaustralia #70series #70serieslandcruiserowners #shannons_engineering #seboss
Beautiful spot, southern highlands. #solocamping #southernhighlands #farmstay #angus #angusbeef #cracker #70series #toyota #landcruiser #country #shannons_engineering
Busy times! Our client with his ‘Off Grid’ cruiser back from Brisbane to have his 3-door dog box canopy fitted.
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More info on this build on our website under the ‘recent builds’ tab 🤙
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#repeatcustomer #offgrid #79 #dogbox #3door #canopy #slideoncanopy #79series #toyota #landcruier #tourer #camper #hunter #fisher #se #sefamily #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia
Full vehicle builds with brand new cruisers is our specialty.
Get in touch now with your dream build wish list and we’ll take care of the rest.
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See more of this one on our website just look up the Cairns Cruiser
#rigbuilds #turnkey #70series #70serieslandcruiser #79 #79series #toyota #landcruiser #cruiser #workute #tradie #tradiespec #shannons_engineering #se #australianmade #sydney #australia
From a place I’d rather be. On a road less traveled, destination unknown.
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#explore #adventure #outback #country #touring #camping #travel #traveling #theroadlesstraveled #79 #79series #tourer #cruiser #toyota #landcruiser #portalaxles #se #seboss #rig #70series #70serieslandcruiser #marks4wdportals #lifted #rigbuild #shannons_engineering #customutetrays #fullvehiclebuild #sydney #australia
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@marks4wd
@brookvale_tint
For sale! One owner, only 4000ks. Never been offroad only built it for the IG likes. Call me 🤪
Another fresh 79 backing into the shop to begin its epic build.
We have options from mild to wild with you, the customer making the big decisions on your suspension and GVM, tray and canopy fit-out, interior and bar work all to suit your needs and budget.
Start planning your build now and have your dream cruiser in time for Christmas!
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#coiled #cruiser #79 #79series #freshmeat #cruiserhq #shannons_engineering #se #sydney #australia
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@blueflameautomotive @superior4x4
Our latest full vehicle build, a brand new 2021 dual cab GXL for a repeat client-his second build done by us 5 years on.
We’ve managed this job from the onset including procurement of the vehicle and getting the owner in touch with the dealership, suspension wheels and tyres, exhaust, roof platform with lighting and of course an SE tradie-spec tray fitted with a few essential items like integrated air and water, under tray toolboxes, rear draw, rear ladder rack and a few other bits.
We’re not finished on this one yet with the car booked back in for bar work and a full interior upgrade in the next coming weeks.
If you’re interested in a build by us, get in touch now and secure your dream rig in time for Christmas!
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#rigbuild #fullvehiclebuild #se #customutetrays #customutetrayspecialists #79 #79series #toyota #landcruiser #repeatcustomer #aussiemade #tradie #tradiespec #workhorse #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia
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@rhino_rack
@maxxis.tyres.australia
@procompusa
@ocam
@stedi_australia
@brookvale_tint
@blueflameautomotive
@superior4x4
@dobinsons_sydney
With our 75 series Landcruiser build coming to an end, we’ve just had it polished and ceramic coated at @deluxedetailingsydney. Now to fit the new bull bar and off she goes.
This ones been an absolute pleasure to work on with real easy going and understanding owner. Cannot wait to show you guys the finished photos and a vid for our YouTube.
To see this classic come to life and what we’ve done, check out the pinned stories on our IG homepage.
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#hzj #hzj75 #75 #75series #toyota #landcruiser #resto #restoration #builtnotbought #classic #shesakeeper #farmspec #cruiser #tidy #immaculate
Absolutely loving the new rig and how it’s all coming together so far.
Still a few more things to go, and looking forward to filming the big reveal video for our YouTube channel where I’ll show you guys all around it.
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#aussietourer #tourer #79 #79series #rig #cruiser #70serieslandcruiser #70serieslandcruiserowners #rigstagram #shannons_engineering #rigbuild #australianmade #touringvehicle #overlanding #overlander #aussieoutback #outbackaustralia #portal79 #marks4wd #theroadlesstraveled #exploreaustralia #exploringaustralia #landcruisersofaustralia #australia #se
@marks4wd
@alucab_australia
@ocam4x4
@roh_offroad_wheels
@nitto_tyres_australia
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.