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
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
And we’re balls deep now! No going back from here on in.
In the owners own words ‘hang for a sheep as a lamb’
We’ve got our full trust with @deewhysmash and can’t wait to see it again and what they’ve done.
#resto #hzj75 #hzj #hzj75rp toyota #landcruiser #1hz #classic #rebuild #ballsdeep #pannelwork #respray #supportinglocalbusinesses #shannons_engineering
We got @chop_the_aussie lookin out for the car carrier to take this rig up to Cairns Nth QLD.
Big thanks to @higham_building for choosing us over many others a lot closer to home.
Enjoy your new rig, safe travels mate. 👍🙏
#thankyou #gratitude #imadeanewfriend #thewaitisover #supportingsmallbusinesses #supportingaustralianmade #australianmade #newcarfeels #sefamily #dogsofinstagram #shannons_engineering #fullvehiclebuilds #se #sydney #australia
Patches’ 79 looking a bit too clean. After all the trips this kids been on lately it still doesn’t look a day old.
🕵🏽Rig rundown link in our bio.
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#gamechanger #rigbuild #seposterboy #sefamily #79 #toyota #79series #landcruiser #lc79 #vdj79
#shannons_engineering #se
Another day at the office. Or the SE Landcruiser playground depending how you look at it.
This isn’t a job for me, it’s my dream come true and I’m reviling in it.
#myoffice #seheadquarters #hardworkpaysoff #findajobyoulove #cruiserhq #rigs #bigboystoys #tourers #aussietourers #lineup #79series #toyota #landcruiser #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia
Breaking away from the daily grind building 79 series Landcruisers, we bring you our latest creation. A N80 Toyota Hilux with our newest custom concept tray. This build was a one-off and just wanted to flex our creative minds and try something a little different. With it only been registered for a week, she's a real head turner and getting plenty of attention wherever it goes.
To see this build come to life, head over to our pinned stories. 🤙
#n80 #toyota #hilux #sr #workmate #customutetrays #customutetrayspecialists #shannons_engineering #se #hilux_4x4 #hiluxn80 #hiluxclub #toyotahilux #murderedout #hiluxnation #workute
Sneaky photo from our shoot today 📷
Our latest build done and dusted, heading up to Cairns North QLD tomorrow. A brand new 79 with not much untouched. All will be revealed soon on our YouTube.
Check our IG pinned story and watch this build come to life from day 1.
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#repost. @onderaye
#79 #workute #tradie #builder #rigbuild #teaser #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia
Gonna need a bigger shed!!
Ending the year with a bang, we have 9 cruiser builds on the floor at the moment and we’re doing our best to get as much done as we can by the end of the year.
Looking forward to showing you guys what we’ve been working on!!
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#busytimes #businessisbooming #79hq #cruisersfordays #customutetrayspecialists #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia
The Arctic 79’s build continues...
Packed with more electronics and features than a 747, we can’t wait to show you what’s inside.
It’s the home away from home with items that any tourer needs, and a few not so necessary ones too.
We’ve just got to finish off a few things and all will be revealed soon.
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#staytuned #arctic79 #arcticcruiser #ourbiggestbuildyet #rig #79rig #rigbuild #shannonsengineering #sydney #australia #se
One of our current 79 builds slowly getting there. One last photo before it’s fitted with its 3/4 canopy and sent off to Melbourne.
To see this build come to life from the day it arrived to the full finished build check out our IG pinned stories.
#se #rigbuild #fullvehiclebuild #79 #79series #toyota #landcruiser #silver79 #covidbuild #customutetrayspecialists #touring #cruiser #sydney #australia
Excited to show you guys our our next project build!! A true iconic Australian farm ute, straight from the paddock still covered in cow shit and only 160k original k’s.
Over the next few months we’re going to be restoring this old girl with the Shannons touch.
#iconic #ute #australian #aussieute #hzj75rp #hzj75 #toyota #landcruiser #classic #rebuild #resto #restoration #shannons_engineering #se
Some interesting facts about today’s tray installation.
In the second picture we have a stock standard genuine Toyota steel tray removed from this 79. No toolboxes, trundle draw or under tray accessories. It came in at 281kg.
In the first picture is it’s replacement. A fully kitted out SE tray with under tray toolboxes, trundle draw, one-piece mudguards, 60L water tank, commercial water pump and all brass fittings, integrated fuel filler relocation, toolbox lighting and all wired up inc electrical sub board and an ARB twin piston compressor with 2 alloy air tanks. This tray came in at 230kg. A saving of 50kg
Flashback 20 years ago to my first custom ute tray. Back when laws weren’t so tough and cops didn’t seem to care what you did.
Brings back some memories the old girl. Holden 308 hard top convertible.
#dowhatyoulove #findajobyoulove #unbreakable #hilux #memorylane #thegoodolddays #convertable #82 #RN46 #n30 #n40 #v8 #holdenv8 #40” #40s #toyota #1982 #carbyv8
Dave Ferrit taking some magnificent sunset shots😂
#dayforit #sunsetphotography #aussietourer #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #beachdriving #camping #touring #australia @toyota_aus
Busier than ever and we could do with some extra hands.
If you’re a fabricator and stuck for work or looking for a change we’d love to hear from you!
We’re also considering taking on an apprentice too for any young blokes or sheilas out there who want to break away from mums tit and learn a trade.
Get in touch for an immediate start.
Please share around too guys it really helps 😉 👍👍
Haven’t done a post in a while, so here’s a random photo of a stretched, coiled brand new 79 with a 2.1m custom tray ready for life’s adventures.
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#stretched #79 #coiled #chassisextension #coilconversion #customutetrayspecialists #cruiserspecialists #workute #tourer #workorplay #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #79series @toyota_aus @toyota @jmacx_offroad_solutions
Something big is about to happen to this beast.
Almost a year in planning with some features we’ve never done before and it’s something we’re looking forward to showing you!
See updates on our IG stories throughout the next few weeks as we finally start piecing this incredible build together for the final chapter.
If you’re not familiar with this Arctic Cruiser head over to our YouTube and see the rig rundown vid. Link in our bio.
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#arctic79 #arcticcruiser #bigbad79 #coiled #overthetop #shannons_engineering #comingsoon #staytuned
#Repost @offthegridmedia with @get_repost
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Tell you what! You wouldnt know there is an 11 year old negleted GU Patrol under all this fruit. @shannons_engineering doing a great job on a full new age restoration.
The reveal video we knocked up is on the Shannons Engineering Youtube Channel 🙌🏼
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#gu #patrol #customutetrayspecialists #timberfloor #timbertray @offthegridmedia
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.