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Courtesy of Megahobby who posted this

The Megahobby folks posted pix of the model on their FB page and it is definitely Barn Door rear per the model photographed

That is what I am thinking. When I get closer to build, I will research more.

It is. I have a couple of 64's and 65's in the basement stash. But, as stated, it would have been nice to have a 4 wheel drive. I don't offhand know, but am wondering if the AMT Blazer 4x4 is similar enough and could fit?

As I understand from Revell, the Suburban is new, but uses the designs of the 65 stepside pickup for the chassis and suspension. Wheelbase for the short bed/Stepside is the same as the Suburban, 115 inches (excluding special variants). Also, as already noted here, the majority of Suburbans were 2 wheel drive and Revell was unable to justify doing a 4 wheel drive for this. I did mention, as an example, that the majority of C7's sold, thus far, are Z06's, but Revell did a standard C7, but that didn't get very far. A standard C7 was what they had to measure. So, in essence, this is the follow on to their 64, 65, 66 pickups previously issued. Remember, as they have iterated to me several times in interviews, parts trees are built into each mold for a model. They may benefit from the design of the parts, e.g. suspension, frame and engine, but they need to design it into the new mold. If over 50% of a previous kit is redesigned, it is considered a new tool. Otherwise it is a modified reissue. If no changes to the mold, but possible changes to box art, instructions or decals, it is usually considered a reissue.

Not that I remember. There is the AMT Cobra with a 289 Weber option. The Revell/Monogram Cobras are carbureted and I don't think any of their small block Mustangs had Webers either

Their flier, recently posted

That IS NOT THE CASE with the F-100 and it has been discussed here many times. This is a new tool and reflects FOOSE's truck, and is NOT a STOCK build. Foose's truck is quite unique and they measured the actual vehicle. The Suburban will be STOCK and be 2 wheel drive even though the GM Heritage version measured is 4 Wheel Drive. The Mazda can be built stock or race. The race parts will be included. I forgot to ask about the 69 Yenko Vette.

Yes they do and Revell USA switched over to it as well

No problems here at all: After body prep and cleaning applied the following: Tamiya Light Gray Primer, Tamiya White Primer, Scale Finishes Base Color Coat and Testors Lacquer Clear.

Sascha Mueller is the person who give you the "skinny". Check him out on FB.

And some more:

From the August GTR NNL

Heading back from the DuPage Toy Show, there was an open house for Iron Gate Motor Condos in Naperville Illinois. They called it a Cartoberfest, but was, essentially, a showcase to entice buyers for unoccupied or new units. Some of the Garages were open and some interesting vehicles parked outside. I took a few photos of what I found interesting. Irongate Motor Condo Open House Album

The last collection/museum stop of our trip. This one, in my opinion, is the “Cream of the Crop”. If you have heard of Speedway Motors and their sponsorship of GoodGuys or their parts catalog, then you are likely familiar with their museum. If not, this is a collection that, in its niche, is up to par with either Lemay or Petersen. This museum mainly reflects racing, particularly Indy Cars and Outlaws, but also has a TON more. It is located in Lincoln Nebraska and has limited weekday hours. But, this is a MUST TOUR. The docents are quite knowledgeable and take you on a tour of almost two hours through the collections. The automotive items are overwhelming. I took these photos for my archive to help in detailing future work. I sure wish I had the photos of the Pontiac OHC six two years ago when I did the Revell Firebird as an OHC Sprint. Anyway, may I share with you the photos I took and strongly encourage you to tour it if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed. Museum of American Speed Photo Album

Second collection visit of trip. This was on our way back. We wound up staying in Kearney Nebraska and discovered this classic auto collection. Some interesting vehicles here as well. https://www.flickr.com/x/t/0090009/photos/142581265@N08/sets/72157674470504135/

The first of three collections/museums we saw on our trip to the Pacific Northwest. This is the Montana Auto Museum in Deer Lodge Montana (about 37 miles outside Butte). It was totally unexpected and had some interesting vehicles. The next two will come in a couple days. https://www.flickr.com/x/t/0090009/photos/142581265@N08/sets/72157674433720785/

Have three in white

He was at the DuPage show with a table and the usual stuff he's carted around before. He had decal sheets available also and the usual parts box to pick through. He had 1 59 Rambler, unsealed, for $35, a couple of Turbine cars and a few other of the 50's cars but I didn't get around to asking any questions as there was someone going through the parts box and I didn't want to interrupt a sale

My "haul" from the DuPage Toy Show today

Our club's submission didn't make the list. Not rushing to buy

Have had great success with them thus far

I till have one somewhere in a tool box, but as Bill said, it is a crude tool. There are a lot more razor saw options that are more useful although requiring a little more exertion.

Nice show. Sorry we didn't get a chance to get up there while we're out west house hunting in the Vancouver WA area.

I'll get that chassis out to you when I get back. Thanks for the leeway