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RJs, Suburbans and Early Round Hoods First...

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Some members are commenting in "Wheel Horse Identification Project" about IDing the early Wheel Horses, starting of course with the RJs and Suburbans and working on the newer ones shortly I hope.  Now would be a great time for members to jump in and add or correct so we can build a very accurate, documented collection of data and photos to help everyone identify Wheel Horses!  Great info is coming in now but we could also use photos, copies of brochures and anything to do with the early Wheel Horses.

Please bring what you can or just come and review and make sure what we have is correct!

Thanks!
Dennis Thornton

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