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**specialtyretail** · 07-02-2018, 09:38 PM

Looking at buying a 68 and it has these. Any tips on identifying them as correct buddy buckets?

**specialtyretail** · 07-02-2018, 09:45 PM

Pic....

**leddzepp** · 07-02-2018, 10:33 PM

Those are from a Dodge more than likely, based on the upholstery. The adjuster handle looks correct though. Check and see if the frame is a direct bolt-in, and the floor is not modified. If they are a direct bolt in, they are probably from a 66 gmc, as they came with them in rare instances and have that upholstery pattern as well.

**specialtyretail** · 07-02-2018, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Those are from a Dodge more than likely, based on the upholstery. The adjuster handle looks correct though. Check and see if the frame is a direct bolt-in, and the floor is not modified. If they are a direct bolt in, they are probably from a 66 gmc, as they came with them in rare instances and have that upholstery pattern as well.

Thanks for the info. If they are not the original ones, do they still have any value?

**specialtyretail** · 07-02-2018, 10:55 PM

Other side of base.

**leddzepp** · 07-03-2018, 02:16 AM

Tough call from the pics...if they are 66 gmc buddies I would value them about the same as 67/68 buddies. I haven’t seen a set of Dodge buddies for sale in a loooong time for some reason. If they are 66 buddies and you want to move them I’d say about $800? I’ve seen a couple sets priced a tad higher with people interested, but no sale yet. Dodge buddies I’d say about 3-$400 to move them. Hope this helps.

**LockDoc** · 07-03-2018, 09:41 AM

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The Dodge seats are quite a bit different than the GM ones. The bolsters on the seat and back have more roll to them.(see picture) They are not flat like the GM buddies. These are in my '67 Panel Truck. Is there a jack instruction decal inside the storage box?

Here are the original ones in my '68 CST. (See picture)

LockDoc

**uncle** · 07-03-2018, 11:24 AM

Here’s good way to tell frame difference. Spacing on outer brackets.

**uncle** · 07-03-2018, 11:25 AM

Dodge.

jcramsey · 07-03-2018, 11:35 AM

I saw some buddy bucket type seats in a Jeep J-truck in the junkyard a while back. They looked really similar to the ones you posted.

**specialtyretail** · 07-03-2018, 05:31 PM

A couple more pics...

**Grumpy old man** · 07-03-2018, 07:28 PM

Don't go by the upholstery they've been recovered ,All buddy bucket seats have pleats that go up and down not across the seat they have welt cord around the covers not top stitched seams , Does the center fold up to reveal a storage compartment ? and does the top fold down to armrest position ? If the price is right buy them .I reupholstered a number of Buddy seats both Chevy style and Dodge and the only difference I've ever noticed was the foam and seat covers the seat interior frames were the same .even if the seat interior frames ar rusted out you can replace them with the Smittybilt seats

https://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/205.htm

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-03-2018, 07:21 PM

.I like the look of the dodge seats. They have more styling.

**special-K** · 07-03-2018, 08:42 PM

It's been a while since I've seen '66 GMC buddy buckets but I believe they had horizontal pleats and these may be original yet. If Dually jams was around, he could tell you.

**specialtyretail** · 07-08-2018, 04:08 PM

I guess they were. They sold 40 minutes after we listed them. Thanks for all the info.

**leddzepp** · 07-08-2018, 05:38 PM

They were. I saw the frame in your for sale ad, it was at least from a 67/68 Chevy
or GMC.

07-02-2018, 09:38 PM	#1
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Are these the real deal? Looking at buying a 68 and it has these. Any tips on identifying them as correct buddy buckets? __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

07-02-2018, 09:45 PM	#2
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Are these the real deal? Pic.... Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

07-02-2018, 10:33 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Are these the real deal? Those are from a Dodge more than likely, based on the upholstery. The adjuster handle looks correct though. Check and see if the frame is a direct bolt-in, and the floor is not modified. If they are a direct bolt in, they are probably from a 66 gmc, as they came with them in rare instances and have that upholstery pattern as well. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-02-2018, 10:55 PM	#5
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Are these the real deal? Other side of base. Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

07-03-2018, 02:16 AM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Are these the real deal? Tough call from the pics...if they are 66 gmc buddies I would value them about the same as 67/68 buddies. I haven’t seen a set of Dodge buddies for sale in a loooong time for some reason. If they are 66 buddies and you want to move them I’d say about $800? I’ve seen a couple sets priced a tad higher with people interested, but no sale yet. Dodge buddies I’d say about 3-$400 to move them. Hope this helps. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-03-2018, 09:41 AM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Are these the real deal? - The Dodge seats are quite a bit different than the GM ones. The bolsters on the seat and back have more roll to them.(see picture) They are not flat like the GM buddies. These are in my '67 Panel Truck. Is there a jack instruction decal inside the storage box? Here are the original ones in my '68 CST. (See picture) LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 07-03-2018 at 09:57 AM.

07-03-2018, 11:24 AM	#8
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Are these the real deal? Here’s good way to tell frame difference. Spacing on outer brackets. Attached Images

07-03-2018, 11:25 AM	#9
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Are these the real deal? Dodge. Attached Images

07-03-2018, 11:35 AM	#10
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: Are these the real deal? I saw some buddy bucket type seats in a Jeep J-truck in the junkyard a while back. They looked really similar to the ones you posted. __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

07-03-2018, 05:31 PM	#11
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Are these the real deal? A couple more pics... Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

07-03-2018, 07:28 PM	#12
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Are these the real deal? Don't go by the upholstery they've been recovered ,All buddy bucket seats have pleats that go up and down not across the seat they have welt cord around the covers not top stitched seams , Does the center fold up to reveal a storage compartment ? and does the top fold down to armrest position ? If the price is right buy them .I reupholstered a number of Buddy seats both Chevy style and Dodge and the only difference I've ever noticed was the foam and seat covers the seat interior frames were the same .even if the seat interior frames ar rusted out you can replace them with the Smittybilt seats https://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/205.htm Last edited by Grumpy old man; 07-03-2018 at 07:33 PM.

07-03-2018, 07:21 PM	#13
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Are these the real deal? .I like the look of the dodge seats. They have more styling. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-03-2018, 08:42 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Are these the real deal? It's been a while since I've seen '66 GMC buddy buckets but I believe they had horizontal pleats and these may be original yet. If Dually jams was around, he could tell you. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-08-2018, 04:08 PM	#15
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Are these the real deal? I guess they were. They sold 40 minutes after we listed them. Thanks for all the info. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

07-08-2018, 05:38 PM	#16
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Are these the real deal? They were. I saw the frame in your for sale ad, it was at least from a 67/68 Chevy or GMC. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul



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