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Vintage Windmills · 03-28-2012, 03:45 PM

Friend and I are taking a road trip in just a couple weeks!! The trip is to retrieve the non running Cheyenne 30 Superhorn he bought and haul home some other really clean sheetmetal. We'll be on the road Mid to late April.

We will be looking for good salvage yards and other adventures along the way. I hope to report back with some good pics and details on our progress. The trip is focused solely around 67-72's

Would anyone recommend any sights or particular routes along the way? We will probably be going west on I94 through ND but could take I90 through SD as well. Montana is a definite, we've already mapped out 4 salvage yards there along the way.

Also We'll have space for some stuff to haul, especially on way out.We will most likely go through ND, MT, and chimney of ID

rsavage · 03-28-2012, 04:02 PM

The Badlands National Park right off 90 in South Dakota, Mount Rushmore near Rapid City SD, Sturgis and Spearfish past Rapid City as you head north west on 90. Deadwood, where Wild Bill met his demise if you take a diversion out of Rapid City and head northwest on 385 (an absolutely gorgeous twisty ride) and 85 and meet up with 90 off 85. South Dakota is a beautiful state.

68C15 · 04-05-2012, 08:21 AM

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The Badlands National Park right off 90 in South Dakota, Mount Rushmore near Rapid City SD, Sturgis and Spearfish past Rapid City as you head north west on 90. Deadwood, where Wild Bill met his demise if you take a diversion out of Rapid City and head northwest on 385 (an absolutely gorgeous twisty ride) and 85 and meet up with 90 off 85. South Dakota is a beautiful state.

you forgot about the Corn Palace in Mitchell. LOL

stop on by, I'll take you for some walleyes up by Chamberlian on the river

**tkeduk8r** · 04-05-2012, 09:30 AM

I am so jealous!!! I have been wanting to do a trip like that for a long time. My wife seems to always have different ideas

..... She said once I retire then I can go... that will be in appx 28 years if my math is right... Oh well have a blast be safe and find some good parts!!!!
--Mike

rsavage · 04-06-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

you forgot about the Corn Palace in Mitchell. LOL

stop on by, I'll take you for some walleyes up by Chamberlian on the river

I did - but I am all "ears" now!

Nothing like a fresh walleye, filleted, battered in cracker crumbs, and pan fried. We got 'em around here too.

**too much stuff** · 04-06-2012, 10:45 PM

Bump to find jud some "goodies" on his road trip!

hayhauler71 · 03-28-2012, 06:43 PM

There is a place in Minot ND right off the highway called nodac classics last time I was there they had about 30 trucks in there lot and they were in the process of building a 70 chev.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 03-28-2012, 07:46 PM

Superhorn? Pics or it didn't happen!

SS Tim · 03-28-2012, 08:29 PM

For the Cold War kid in all of us.

"The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site visitor contact station is located off Interstate 90, exit 131, beside the Conoco station."

http://www.nps.gov/mimi/planyourvisit/index.htm

1972RedNeck · 03-28-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Superhorn? Pics or it didn't happen!

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Vintage Windmills · 03-29-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Superhorn? Pics or it didn't happen!

Lol! Are Superhorns (super cheyenne longhorns) that scarce?

Thanks for the input all, looks like theres more to do than we'll have time for! We've got 7 days to get out there and back and see the country along the way.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-30-2012, 05:27 PM

There is a 4 post car hoist that I would like to buy in Dubuque, Iowa I would like to buy if I can get someone to haul it here to me in Olympia... It is dissasembled and the ramps are 18' long. I think it could all be stacked together and shoved under the truck. WES

Vintage Windmills · 03-30-2012, 08:56 PM

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There is a 4 post car hoist that I would like to buy in Dubuque, Iowa I would like to buy if I can get someone to haul it here to me in Olympia... It is dissasembled and the ramps are 18' long. I think it could all be stacked together and shoved under the truck. WES

Definitely an option if you had a way to get it up into minnesota. If not, may still be able to but not sure if id have time to run down there-
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**Dieselwrencher** · 03-30-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Lol! Are Superhorns (super cheyenne longhorns) that scarce?

Longhorns around here seem to be scarce enough, let alone a Cheyenne Super one.

Good luck with the trip. If you go get that hoist and drive across I-80, give me a heads up if you would like to go grab lunch or something.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-30-2012, 06:52 PM

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If you go get that hoist and drive across I-80, give me a heads up if you would like to go grab lunch or something.

WES

Vintage Windmills · 03-30-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

There is a 4 post car hoist that I would like to buy in Dubuque, Iowa I would like to buy if I can get someone to haul it here to me in Olympia... It is dissasembled and the ramps are 18' long. I think it could all be stacked together and shoved under the truck. WES

Definitely an option if you had a way to get it up into minnesota. If not, may still be able to but not sure if id have time to run down there-
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whareabouts in seattle is it? I live about 20mi from Seattle proper if you want i could snap some pics for you and give it a good once over

Truck is in Spokane and its a done deal already but thanks for the offer.

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Longhorns around here seem to be scarce enough, let alone a Cheyenne Super one.

Good luck with the trip. If you go get that hoist and drive across I-80, give me a heads up if you would like to go grab lunch or something.

It'd be cool to check out your projects if I do but it will be tough to have time to make it down there. Oh wait, I got an idea, fire up that nice orange longhorn and haul it up to MN and then everybody wins

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-31-2012, 12:49 AM

I wouldn't have a way to get it anywhere right now. I just thought if you were passing through that way..

Vintage Windmills · 04-02-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Superhorn? Pics or it didn't happen!

Ryan, Here are a couple to tide you over. Notice the emblem with the red background in the upper left of the 1st pic

SS Tim · 04-02-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Ryan, Here are a couple to tide you over. Notice the emblem with the red background in the upper left of the 1st pic

If you are going to tease, at least show the good side!

**Classic Bowties** · 03-28-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

We will be looking for good salvage yards and other adventures along the way. I hope to report back with some good pics and details on our progress. The trip is focused solely around 67-72's

Would anyone recommend any sights or particular routes along the way?

The largest swapmeet west of the Mississippi will be going on in Portland, OR. during April 12th-15th, its just a short three hour drive south of Seattle. You will need a couple of days to make a real go at it and even then you will probably not see everything. Mel

ryans69chevy · 03-29-2012, 09:36 PM

I've been looking for some good places to look around here. Can't find too many... I've done business with Fred at Gille Auto in Valley City, ND. You will go right through there if your on I-94. He claims to have some of those pickups. I've been there to pick something up, but I was never back in the yard. I'm very curious to see what he has!

Hope this helps!

Livrat · 03-29-2012, 09:40 PM

Jud,
Stop on by my shop when your in Seattle and I will take you down to a local wrecking yard that usually has dozens of these truck.

71gmcburb · 03-30-2012, 06:57 PM

whareabouts in seattle is it? I live about 20mi from Seattle proper if you want i could snap some pics for you and give it a good once over

toms68cst · 04-02-2012, 06:19 PM

NICE LONGHORN!.

I wish I could point you to something in this area but there is not much right off I 94 in central ND.

Here is a local classified web site that gets heavy local usage that might have some 67-72 trucks or parts advertised. www.bismanonline.com. We don't have craigslist here to speak of.

I've been watching this other site below for a few years and his site does not change much. He's been advertising the same 72 4X4 for years. He has his stuff displayed off the Hebron ND exit. It's a fun place to stop and stretch your legs. I think its the Western Hebron Exit. There are two for the big town of Hebron!

http://www.coololdtruck.com/cool_old_truck.htm

Johnson's auto wrecking is a fun yard to check out just south/west of Mandan ND. I'm not sure what he has on hand right now for 67-72's. Most of the one's I have seen there are pretty picked over and ready to be crushed. There is also a yard just north of Steele ND. I have never been to it but it might be interesting.

Don't plan on getting any motels at the last minute in Bismarck or points West until you get into perhaps central Montana. The Bakken oil boom is on big time here and motels are nearly impossible to get at the last minute.

I've heard the guy in Minot mentioned by another poster is pretty high priced. Minot would be about 110 miles out of your way from I-94 and again motels are even harder to get there.

Good Luck! Ill be interested to hear how it goes.

Vintage Windmills · 04-03-2012, 12:13 AM

Haha Tim!! The toolbox door is pretty sweet though so I say they're both good sides!

03-28-2012, 03:45 PM	#1
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Minneapolis to Seattle- Operation Superhorn Retrieval!! Friend and I are taking a road trip in just a couple weeks!! The trip is to retrieve the non running Cheyenne 30 Superhorn he bought and haul home some other really clean sheetmetal. We'll be on the road Mid to late April. We will be looking for good salvage yards and other adventures along the way. I hope to report back with some good pics and details on our progress. The trip is focused solely around 67-72's Would anyone recommend any sights or particular routes along the way? We will probably be going west on I94 through ND but could take I90 through SD as well. Montana is a definite, we've already mapped out 4 salvage yards there along the way. Also We'll have space for some stuff to haul, especially on way out.We will most likely go through ND, MT, and chimney of ID __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

03-28-2012, 04:02 PM	#2
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Minneapolis to Seattle- Operation Superhorn Retrieval!! The Badlands National Park right off 90 in South Dakota, Mount Rushmore near Rapid City SD, Sturgis and Spearfish past Rapid City as you head north west on 90. Deadwood, where Wild Bill met his demise if you take a diversion out of Rapid City and head northwest on 385 (an absolutely gorgeous twisty ride) and 85 and meet up with 90 off 85. South Dakota is a beautiful state. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

04-05-2012, 09:30 AM	#4
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Minneapolis to Seattle- Operation Superhorn Retrieval!! I am so jealous!!! I have been wanting to do a trip like that for a long time. My wife seems to always have different ideas ..... She said once I retire then I can go... that will be in appx 28 years if my math is right... Oh well have a blast be safe and find some good parts!!!! --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

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03-28-2012, 06:43 PM	#7
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Minneapolis to Seattle- Operation Superhorn Retrieval!! There is a place in Minot ND right off the highway called nodac classics last time I was there they had about 30 trucks in there lot and they were in the process of building a 70 chev. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Fuzzy

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03-29-2012, 09:36 PM	#21
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,082	Re: Minneapolis to Seattle- Operation Superhorn Retrieval!! I've been looking for some good places to look around here. Can't find too many... I've done business with Fred at Gille Auto in Valley City, ND. You will go right through there if your on I-94. He claims to have some of those pickups. I've been there to pick something up, but I was never back in the yard. I'm very curious to see what he has! Hope this helps!

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71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: Minneapolis to Seattle- Operation Superhorn Retrieval!! whareabouts in seattle is it? I live about 20mi from Seattle proper if you want i could snap some pics for you and give it a good once over __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

04-02-2012, 06:19 PM	#24
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,285	Re: Minneapolis to Seattle- Operation Superhorn Retrieval!! NICE LONGHORN!. I wish I could point you to something in this area but there is not much right off I 94 in central ND. Here is a local classified web site that gets heavy local usage that might have some 67-72 trucks or parts advertised. www.bismanonline.com. We don't have craigslist here to speak of. I've been watching this other site below for a few years and his site does not change much. He's been advertising the same 72 4X4 for years. He has his stuff displayed off the Hebron ND exit. It's a fun place to stop and stretch your legs. I think its the Western Hebron Exit. There are two for the big town of Hebron! http://www.coololdtruck.com/cool_old_truck.htm Johnson's auto wrecking is a fun yard to check out just south/west of Mandan ND. I'm not sure what he has on hand right now for 67-72's. Most of the one's I have seen there are pretty picked over and ready to be crushed. There is also a yard just north of Steele ND. I have never been to it but it might be interesting. Don't plan on getting any motels at the last minute in Bismarck or points West until you get into perhaps central Montana. The Bakken oil boom is on big time here and motels are nearly impossible to get at the last minute. I've heard the guy in Minot mentioned by another poster is pretty high priced. Minot would be about 110 miles out of your way from I-94 and again motels are even harder to get there. Good Luck! Ill be interested to hear how it goes. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-03-2012, 12:13 AM	#25
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Minneapolis to Seattle- Operation Superhorn Retrieval!! Haha Tim!! The toolbox door is pretty sweet though so I say they're both good sides! __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6 Last edited by Vintage Windmills; 04-03-2012 at 10:30 PM. Reason: spelling



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