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1972K20 · 05-26-2011, 12:39 PM

For those of you that have factory bucket seats and console, how do you like them vs the bench seat? I've never sat in or driven one of our trucks with bucket seats. I've always liked the look of the factory bucket seats and wanted some for my truck until recently. I got to thinking about how I like the bench seat in my truck. I can stretch my arm out across the back of my seat, fit more than two people in my truck, it sits up good and you can see really well.

Anyway, this may seem like a silly topic because most people probably like the bucket seats. I was just wondering if I should still try to go the bucket seat route or get a really nice seat cover for my bench seat one day.

19seventeeCustom · 05-26-2011, 01:03 PM

Buddy buckets all the way!!!

**leddzepp** · 05-26-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 19seventeeCustom

Buddy buckets all the way!!!

x 2. the best of both worlds.
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**68350** · 05-26-2011, 03:43 PM

buddy buckets all the way...

c1069 · 05-26-2011, 02:19 PM

here was a poll thread last year, here is a link

C10_ustacould · 05-26-2011, 04:34 PM

Only one problem, not everyone has four or five sets of buddy buckets in their stash! lol And $500 to $800 for seats that may need foam and recovering is steep for most people. But, if I had the money and could find a good set here in Florida, I'd go with buddy buckets.

71 super · 05-26-2011, 05:22 PM

The bench must be a full foam version available in the higher end trucks, the buddy buckets in my 68 are the best sitting seats I have (3 trucks with buckets, 3 with bench) and that is verses two sets of completely rebuilt 71-72 bucket seats. The buddies seem to fit your (my) back better than the others do.

67chevy1series · 05-26-2011, 05:47 PM

buddy buckets are the best of both worlds like leddzepp said there stylish they are comfy as well.

good to know my threads are coming in handy!

red71c10 · 05-28-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

The bench must be a full foam version available in the higher end trucks, the buddy buckets in my 68 are the best sitting seats I have (3 trucks with buckets, 3 with bench) and that is verses two sets of completely rebuilt 71-72 bucket seats. The buddies seem to fit your (my) back better than the others do.

Not looking to jump the thread because I'm considering some kind of buckets for my truck too, but I have to ask about the different bench seats. I have a Custom 10 so it has the foam/spring seat. Is there really that much of a difference between that and the full foam version?

Zoomin · 05-26-2011, 06:05 PM

I'll be finding out soon enough. I have a set of buddies and a set of buckets going into the next 2 projects. I will say the bench in my current truck is quite comfortable though - just hoping for some more lateral support.

**chewychevy67** · 05-26-2011, 08:22 PM

buddy buckets here too!

CG · 05-26-2011, 08:46 PM

I restored a set of buddy buckets and had them in my K20. They looked great, were comfortable and had this nice storage under the middle jump seat.

But Im going to be the odd man out here ... I got rid of them and put a bench back in. Just something about a bench seat and an old truck that works for me.

I can ride three across and the middle person isnt sitting on a jump seat. I like tossing my stuff on the bench when Im by myself. I know, blah blah blah, we all have different tastes =)

1972K20 · 05-27-2011, 11:56 PM

Thanks for the input guys

**lolife99** · 05-28-2011, 01:37 AM

Buddy Buckets for 67-68 only.
(my opinion)
Regular sport buckets/console combo or bench in the 69-72 trucks!

05-26-2011, 12:39 PM	#1
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 743	Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat For those of you that have factory bucket seats and console, how do you like them vs the bench seat? I've never sat in or driven one of our trucks with bucket seats. I've always liked the look of the factory bucket seats and wanted some for my truck until recently. I got to thinking about how I like the bench seat in my truck. I can stretch my arm out across the back of my seat, fit more than two people in my truck, it sits up good and you can see really well. Anyway, this may seem like a silly topic because most people probably like the bucket seats. I was just wondering if I should still try to go the bucket seat route or get a really nice seat cover for my bench seat one day.

05-26-2011, 01:03 PM	#2
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat Buddy buckets all the way!!!

05-26-2011, 03:43 PM	#4
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat buddy buckets all the way... __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

05-26-2011, 02:19 PM	#5
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat here was a poll thread last year, here is a link __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

05-26-2011, 04:34 PM	#6
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,882	Re: Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat Only one problem, not everyone has four or five sets of buddy buckets in their stash! lol And $500 to $800 for seats that may need foam and recovering is steep for most people. But, if I had the money and could find a good set here in Florida, I'd go with buddy buckets. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

05-26-2011, 05:22 PM	#7
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat The bench must be a full foam version available in the higher end trucks, the buddy buckets in my 68 are the best sitting seats I have (3 trucks with buckets, 3 with bench) and that is verses two sets of completely rebuilt 71-72 bucket seats. The buddies seem to fit your (my) back better than the others do. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

05-26-2011, 05:47 PM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat buddy buckets are the best of both worlds like leddzepp said there stylish they are comfy as well. good to know my threads are coming in handy!

05-26-2011, 06:05 PM	#10
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat I'll be finding out soon enough. I have a set of buddies and a set of buckets going into the next 2 projects. I will say the bench in my current truck is quite comfortable though - just hoping for some more lateral support. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

05-26-2011, 08:22 PM	#11
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,593	Re: Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat buddy buckets here too!

05-26-2011, 08:46 PM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,150	Re: Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat I restored a set of buddy buckets and had them in my K20. They looked great, were comfortable and had this nice storage under the middle jump seat. But Im going to be the odd man out here ... I got rid of them and put a bench back in. Just something about a bench seat and an old truck that works for me. I can ride three across and the middle person isnt sitting on a jump seat. I like tossing my stuff on the bench when Im by myself. I know, blah blah blah, we all have different tastes =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-27-2011, 11:56 PM	#13
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 743	Re: Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat Thanks for the input guys

05-28-2011, 01:37 AM	#14
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: Factory Buckets or Factory Bench Seat Buddy Buckets for 67-68 only. (my opinion) Regular sport buckets/console combo or bench in the 69-72 trucks! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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