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heres shots of some buckets

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You definetly didn't steal them...


drivers seat foam will need replaced and covers are available, just depends on if you do it yourself or have a shop make some. I'd say you're looking at $500+ to get them looking new again.

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http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/w...5600/009-1.jpg
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/w...5600/008-1.jpg

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looks nice Gearry...you still got the red stepside with speedwarning dash?

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No, I wish I did ! I sold it and have been kicking myself ever since.

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ok, so from all the images I have seen of buddy buckets in this thread,
I have not seen one with the rear middle bracket that supports the seat away from the gas tank.
Did these brackets only come on trucks that had buddy buckets from the factory?

I have the bracket in my truck, I will take a picture so everyone can see what I'm talking about.....
It could well be that someone made the bracket that is in my truck....... never know..
but it does make the seat face sit flush with the other 2 seats.

Hang Tight I'll be right back with the photo.

EDIT: here is a photo..

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O1...0/IMG_1527.JPG

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Wt...0/IMG_1529.JPG


I'll unscrew it and get a few pics of the bracket alone.

Scott

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the cab brace is factory, I have pulled many of them from trucks

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How does that bracket attach? Or can a guy build one similar? Never seen one before, but am interested in it since I picked up some bbs.

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It's identical to mine.
There are 3 phillips head sheetmetal screws(1/2 long by number 8 maybe) that go up thru it into the underside of the cab.
Mike.:chevy:

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I'll take some pics and put together some dimensions of the bracket, this way anyone that wants to take on the challenge of making one for themselves can.

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Here are mine Attachment 883860

Attachment 883861

Attachment 883862

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well like i said, here are some images of the bracket and a drawing I made to help with the recreation of the bracket

SIDE VIEW
http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CN...e%2520View.jpg

TOP VIEW
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-S...k%2520view.jpg

BOTTOM VIEWS
http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Da...view%25202.jpg
http://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ly...m%2520view.jpg

DRAWING OF BRACKET
http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Hr...520Drawing.jpg


Hope this helps.... Good Luck!

-=Scott=-

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Great post! That will help me build a bracket for when I put these in my truck...

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...k/DSCN7154.jpg

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Thanks a bunch AustinScott! Great write up of dimensions. I should be able to give them to my buddy and he can whip one up in his brake.
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Great pic!

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There sure are some nice buddy buckets here. Keep them coming!!!

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otsenre and still looking.
Who sells the 50th gold and white buddy bucker seat covers?
Just picked up a clean 68 50th SWB that needs a original..

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Here are mine, not a great pic but you get the idea.

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What is a nice recovered buddy seat worth?
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here are a used set in my truck
Attachment 959312

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well heres my dodge buddies

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$300-450 for a used setup, add $400-$500 for cushions, custom work on covers starting around $300-$400 n up. Looking at a nice set with new cushions in the ball park of $1100-$1400.
Ricks Upholstery on the web made those 50th Gold n White BB's. He does nice work. Had him do covers for one of mine a few years ago in green hounds tooth. Quality workmanship.

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well Here are mine, i bought a swb 68 fleet (no motor/trans) because i needed a good bed and body, only paid $2000 and it came with the seat that had recently been redone. I heard the seat was worth $1000 but couldnt believe it. I wanted to put a floor shifter with oone of those bada$$ shifter knobs so i wanted to go buckets and a custom console but i really like the buddy seat.


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...0/9c6c9e6a.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...0/80d69d5d.jpg
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I have over $1500 in mine, but that included blasting and painting the frames, new foams and covers, and paying to have them assembled. Worth every penny! :metal:

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http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a.../Photo0626.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a.../Photo0627.jpg