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1969 Chevy Suburban on Air Suspension

February 9, 2015 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1969 Chevy Suburban owned by Jim Kriel

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Issue
February 2015
Owner
Jim Kriel
Ride
Jim's Cowboy Cadillac
(0 Ramjet 350 Suburban)
Meaning Behind the Name
I am a cadillac collector
Photographer
Jason Carroll

Ride Details

Original Cost
10,000.00
Build Cost
Over 100,000k
What was the inspiration?
I purchased truck from original owner, who built it
How long did it take you to build?
About 4 years
How long have you been building?
25 years
Club Affiliations
None
Your future plans?
No more total restorations

Engine Details

Make
Ramjet 350 0
Cylinders
8
Displacement
350
Engine Mods
Custom painted the motors

Driveline Details

Axle
Moser axles
Gears
12 bolt rear

Chassis Details

Chassis
Stock
Frame Builder
Mike Bowen passed owner
Drop or lift inches
2" inch spindles
Front Shocks
KYB GR2
Rear Shocks
KYB GR2
Airbag Info
Air ride technologies

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Bud nick
Rear Wheel Type
Bud nick
Front Wheel Size
20 inch
Rear Wheel Size
20 inch

Paint Details

Painted By
Wordings auto body Roanoke Va
Graphics By
Woodings auto body

Interior Details

Gauges
Dakota digital gauges
Steering Wheel
Lecara
Console
Custom
Seats
Corbeau bucket seats
Upholstery By
Kings Auto Upholstery

1969 Chevy Suburban “Jims Cowboy Cadillac” owned by Jim Kriel

1969 Chevy Suburban owned by Jim Kriel

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Filed Under: Features, February 2015 Tagged With: Chevrolet, chevy, custom, Feature, Suburban


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