Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**62cdan** · 03-06-2022, 02:02 PM

I recently purchased a 1 owner, 47,000 Original Mile 1971 C-30 Longhorn.
A member of the Family contacted me, and said they had some additional "parts" for the truck as well.
They brought me a complete side board kit, that was purchased when the truck was new.
It was manufactured by Mid-States, of Milton Iowa (Still in business).
Made specifically for the Longhorn Bed.
The man who owned this truck apparently used it occasionally to haul cattle.
Does anyone have any info on these, or perhaps pics of it installed...
Just curious...
Thanks!

**Getter-Done** · 03-06-2022, 02:44 PM

Nice truck

Is the SPID still intact on the Glovebox?
There has been questions on the frame of the longhorn trucks lately.

Maybe someone can show more info on options.

**62cdan** · 03-06-2022, 03:04 PM

I have the SPID, and the original broadcast sheet...I'll get some pics of both....

factorystock · 03-06-2022, 03:18 PM

Nice find! Original owner purchased the right truck for the job! These types of add on's were regional, most were in the Midwest area. Here is a Tiberlock body.

72supr · 03-06-2022, 06:41 PM

Flasco was another brand of stock rack made in Sioux Falls SD. Nice pickup.

**62cdan** · 03-06-2022, 08:13 PM

Fantastic! That's exactly what I wanted to see...
Thanks so much guys.
-Mike

**62cdan** · 03-06-2022, 08:20 PM

Here's the SPID...
I also found the sheet folded up in the ashtray, with the spare key!

**Getter-Done** · 03-06-2022, 08:29 PM

Very nice.
Good info for you to have.
I also like those original spare keys

I have seen a few in the past.
Mostly from my Grandpa's stuff.

**62cdan** · 03-06-2022, 08:36 PM

I couldn't believe it.....Shocked to find it.

**Getter-Done** · 03-06-2022, 08:48 PM

Here is a link I found on some Longhorn info someone saved.

Link: http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/index.html

**davischevy** · 03-07-2022, 11:35 AM

Bossi Bodies built the side boards here. There are still a few sets around in barns, but nobody uses them anymore.

**kwmech** · 03-07-2022, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Here is a link I found on some Longhorn info someone saved.

Link: http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/index.html

I had completely forgotten about this info link. Lot of good info

**62cdan** · 03-07-2022, 12:09 PM

Definitely a thing of the past.....

**cericd** · 03-07-2022, 03:55 PM

Nice truck! I'd really like to see some detailed pics of the factory D89 paint stripe on the sides.

**70cst** · 03-07-2022, 05:43 PM

Luv the truck

**Longhorn 69** · 03-07-2022, 11:44 PM

My Dad had a Stock Rack new with his truck when he bought it. 1969. I still have it but the horses we hauled in it chewed up a couple of the boards, other wise still functional. It is 6 pieces, 1 front, 2 sides, 2 back pieces and a rear center lift gate. The sides were about 4' tall and all but the lift gate each had fold up extensions that made it about 6' tall. Yours looks a little different, but they all probably work same, the legs sit in the stake pockets and the front, sides and back panels all bolt together, on the 4 corners with bolts like yours, holding it in place. I hope this helps. I might have to make some repairs to the stock rack when I get done with the truck.

**62cdan** · 03-08-2022, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn 69

My Dad had a Stock Rack new with his truck when he bought it. 1969. I still have it but the horses we hauled in it chewed up a couple of the boards, other wise still functional. It is 6 pieces, 1 front, 2 sides, 2 back pieces and a rear center lift gate. The sides were about 4' tall and all but the lift gate each had fold up extensions that made it about 6' tall. Yours looks a little different, but they all probably work same, the legs sit in the stake pockets and the front, sides and back panels all bolt together, on the 4 corners with bolts like yours, holding it in place. I hope this helps. I might have to make some repairs to the stock rack when I get done with the truck.

Thanks!

**62cdan** · 03-08-2022, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Luv the truck

Thanks! Me Too!!

**62cdan** · 03-08-2022, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cericd

Nice truck! I'd really like to see some detailed pics of the factory D89 paint stripe on the sides.

Chris, Just let me know what you would like to see, and I'll take some pics for you..
-Mike

**cericd** · 03-09-2022, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62cdan

Chris, Just let me know what you would like to see, and I'll take some pics for you..
-Mike

Hey Mike, I'd like to know the thickness/height of the upper and lower line of the pinstripe and the distance between them. It seems that the top line is generally about twice the thickness of the bottom line but I'd like to know their actual thicknesses.

I'd also like to see the front "spear" end of the stripe and where it starts in relation to the front edge of the side marker light and the distance between the bottom stripe and the top of the marker. Some of the factory stripes start farther forward than the front edge of the marker and others around the mid point. I'm attaching a pic of what I'm talking about. That particular stripe starts almost directly in line with the marker.

Thanks,
Chris

**62cdan** · 03-09-2022, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cericd

Hey Mike, I'd like to know the thickness/height of the upper and lower line of the pinstripe and the distance between them. It seems that the top line is generally about twice the thickness of the bottom line but I'd like to know their actual thicknesses.

I'd also like to see the front "spear" end of the stripe and where it starts in relation to the front edge of the side marker light and the distance between the bottom stripe and the top of the marker. Some of the factory stripes start farther forward than the front edge of the marker and others around the mid point. I'm attaching a pic of what I'm talking about. That particular stripe starts almost directly in line with the marker.

Thanks,
Chris

Chris,
Here are a few pics....
The top stripe is twice as wide as the bottom...(Not quite 1/4")
Here is how the stripe begins and ends.....I'll measure how far back it starts as well....
-Mike

**62cdan** · 03-09-2022, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62cdan

Chris,
Here are a few pics....
The top stripe is twice as wide as the bottom...(Not quite 1/4")
Here is how the stripe begins and ends.....I'll measure how far back it starts as well....
-Mike

The leading point is behind the front edge of the marker light 1/2"
The bottom edge of the stripe is 5 11/32" above the marker.
The spacing between is 3/8"
Hope this helps...
-Mike

**cericd** · 03-09-2022, 09:06 PM

Much appreciated! My truck didn't come with that stripe but I plan on adding it. I know there are variations since these were applied by hand but these measurements will help quite a bit when planning out the location. Thanks again!

**HO455** · 03-10-2022, 02:20 PM

Nothing better than hauling a Longhorn in your Longhorn!

72supr · 03-10-2022, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Nothing better than hauling a Longhorn in your Longhorn,

That is true and pretty clever. Although you could haul a Shorthorn in your Longhorn but never a Longhorn in your Shorthorn. I think Steffens out of Sioux City might have made the pickup stock racks too.

03-06-2022, 02:02 PM	#1
62cdan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 241	Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack I recently purchased a 1 owner, 47,000 Original Mile 1971 C-30 Longhorn. A member of the Family contacted me, and said they had some additional "parts" for the truck as well. They brought me a complete side board kit, that was purchased when the truck was new. It was manufactured by Mid-States, of Milton Iowa (Still in business). Made specifically for the Longhorn Bed. The man who owned this truck apparently used it occasionally to haul cattle. Does anyone have any info on these, or perhaps pics of it installed... Just curious... Thanks! Attached Images __________________ 1964 C-10 SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1968 C-10 SWB Fleetside 355/Turbo 400 1970 GMC 5500 Dump Truck 401 V6 1971 K5 Blazer CST 4WD 350/ 350 1971 C-30 Longhorn 350 / 4 Speed 1972 K-10 SWB Fleetside 350/ 4 Speed 1972 GMC SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1979 K/10 SWB Fleetside 350/350

03-06-2022, 02:44 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Nice truck Is the SPID still intact on the Glovebox? There has been questions on the frame of the longhorn trucks lately. Maybe someone can show more info on options. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-06-2022, 03:04 PM	#3
62cdan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 241	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack I have the SPID, and the original broadcast sheet...I'll get some pics of both.... __________________ 1964 C-10 SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1968 C-10 SWB Fleetside 355/Turbo 400 1970 GMC 5500 Dump Truck 401 V6 1971 K5 Blazer CST 4WD 350/ 350 1971 C-30 Longhorn 350 / 4 Speed 1972 K-10 SWB Fleetside 350/ 4 Speed 1972 GMC SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1979 K/10 SWB Fleetside 350/350

03-06-2022, 03:18 PM	#4
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Nice find! Original owner purchased the right truck for the job! These types of add on's were regional, most were in the Midwest area. Here is a Tiberlock body. Attached Images

03-06-2022, 06:41 PM	#5
72supr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Protection S.Dakota Posts: 428	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Flasco was another brand of stock rack made in Sioux Falls SD. Nice pickup.

03-06-2022, 08:13 PM	#6
62cdan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 241	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Fantastic! That's exactly what I wanted to see... Thanks so much guys. -Mike __________________ 1964 C-10 SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1968 C-10 SWB Fleetside 355/Turbo 400 1970 GMC 5500 Dump Truck 401 V6 1971 K5 Blazer CST 4WD 350/ 350 1971 C-30 Longhorn 350 / 4 Speed 1972 K-10 SWB Fleetside 350/ 4 Speed 1972 GMC SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1979 K/10 SWB Fleetside 350/350

03-06-2022, 08:20 PM	#7
62cdan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 241	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Here's the SPID... I also found the sheet folded up in the ashtray, with the spare key! Attached Images __________________ 1964 C-10 SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1968 C-10 SWB Fleetside 355/Turbo 400 1970 GMC 5500 Dump Truck 401 V6 1971 K5 Blazer CST 4WD 350/ 350 1971 C-30 Longhorn 350 / 4 Speed 1972 K-10 SWB Fleetside 350/ 4 Speed 1972 GMC SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1979 K/10 SWB Fleetside 350/350

03-06-2022, 08:29 PM	#8
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Very nice. Good info for you to have. I also like those original spare keys I have seen a few in the past. Mostly from my Grandpa's stuff. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-06-2022, 08:36 PM	#9
62cdan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 241	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack I couldn't believe it.....Shocked to find it. __________________ 1964 C-10 SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1968 C-10 SWB Fleetside 355/Turbo 400 1970 GMC 5500 Dump Truck 401 V6 1971 K5 Blazer CST 4WD 350/ 350 1971 C-30 Longhorn 350 / 4 Speed 1972 K-10 SWB Fleetside 350/ 4 Speed 1972 GMC SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1979 K/10 SWB Fleetside 350/350

03-06-2022, 08:48 PM	#10
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Here is a link I found on some Longhorn info someone saved. Link: http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/index.html __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-07-2022, 11:35 AM	#11
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Bossi Bodies built the side boards here. There are still a few sets around in barns, but nobody uses them anymore. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

03-07-2022, 12:09 PM	#13
62cdan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 241	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Definitely a thing of the past..... __________________ 1964 C-10 SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1968 C-10 SWB Fleetside 355/Turbo 400 1970 GMC 5500 Dump Truck 401 V6 1971 K5 Blazer CST 4WD 350/ 350 1971 C-30 Longhorn 350 / 4 Speed 1972 K-10 SWB Fleetside 350/ 4 Speed 1972 GMC SWB Fleetside 6cyl/ Stick 1979 K/10 SWB Fleetside 350/350

03-07-2022, 03:55 PM	#14
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,155	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Nice truck! I'd really like to see some detailed pics of the factory D89 paint stripe on the sides. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

03-07-2022, 05:43 PM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Luv the truck __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-07-2022, 11:44 PM	#16
Longhorn 69 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Oregon, Ill. Posts: 62	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack My Dad had a Stock Rack new with his truck when he bought it. 1969. I still have it but the horses we hauled in it chewed up a couple of the boards, other wise still functional. It is 6 pieces, 1 front, 2 sides, 2 back pieces and a rear center lift gate. The sides were about 4' tall and all but the lift gate each had fold up extensions that made it about 6' tall. Yours looks a little different, but they all probably work same, the legs sit in the stake pockets and the front, sides and back panels all bolt together, on the 4 corners with bolts like yours, holding it in place. I hope this helps. I might have to make some repairs to the stock rack when I get done with the truck. __________________ Greg 69 Longhorn 396, 4 Speed SM 465, PS, PB, No Air



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03-09-2022, 09:06 PM	#23
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,155	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Much appreciated! My truck didn't come with that stripe but I plan on adding it. I know there are variations since these were applied by hand but these measurements will help quite a bit when planning out the location. Thanks again! __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

03-10-2022, 02:20 PM	#24
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,382	Re: Longhorn Side Board Kit / Cattle Rack Nothing better than hauling a Longhorn in your Longhorn! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 Last edited by HO455; 03-10-2022 at 02:52 PM.

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