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shawno72 · 10-27-2011, 05:08 PM

Ok I am looking for your guys opinion. I bought this buddy bucket seat for $150 with the small cab brace and paid an additional $300 to have a local guy recover them. Do you like the color choice and do you think I got a good deal?
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Here is a before with the regular broken down bench seat.
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And here is after with the buddies installed.
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54belair · 10-27-2011, 05:13 PM

Oh man, those look terrible------I think you ought to sell them to me!!

Great look man, Ive got a pair of t/a buckets in mine-----and like yours much better!!!

shawno72 · 10-27-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 54belair

Oh man, those look terrible------I think you ought to sell them to me!!

Great look man, Ive got a pair of t/a buckets in mine-----and like yours much better!!!

Here are some more before and after. Remember I only paid a total of $450 and I got the frame powder coated for free.
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shawno72 · 10-27-2011, 05:59 PM

Anyone??? Really want to know what you think.

denz72 · 10-27-2011, 06:20 PM

They look great and you got a great deal a couple of weeks ago at Pomona there were two diffrent sets there and one guy wanted $500 and the other wanted $650 and both needed to be redone

shawno72 · 10-27-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by denz72

They look great and you got a great deal a couple of weeks ago at Pomona there were two diffrent sets there and one guy wanted $500 and the other wanted $650 and both needed to be redone

That's what I'm told. The guy I bought them from didn't know what he had. He has a 67 cst camper special for sale. Should go back and buy more parts from him.

denz72 · 10-27-2011, 06:32 PM

get while the getting is good..lol

goregalore · 10-27-2011, 06:44 PM

I think they look perfect.
You had done exactly what I want done. I have a set stock in my truck. Foam is good in both seats but top of console is torn and has uv exposure so not doing so well.
What I like is that they are NOT all vinyl. Vinyl gives you a sweaty back and butt. I love the fabric choice too.
As a matter of fact I will likely print your pic as an example to give to whomever I have recover mine.... If I don't do it myself. If I could get it done for $300 I would definitely pay to have it done.
Again, I think they are perfect!

**SOON2BLAZE** · 10-27-2011, 06:17 PM

mmmm, comfy. look good!

shawno72 · 10-27-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

mmmm, comfy. look good!

The best part is that he is a "good ole boy", sells stuff cheap. Said he would sell the whole truck for $1200. What I want is the factory seat belts that he has.

VA72C10 · 10-27-2011, 07:00 PM

They look great! And easily are worth 1000-1200 now....maybe more to the right person Great score!

shawno72 · 10-27-2011, 08:06 PM

Anyone else?

Hollywood Knight · 10-27-2011, 08:18 PM

They look real nice . Black is always a good choice and yes you got a great deal .

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-27-2011, 08:24 PM

They look great! You stole those things!

67swb72klb · 10-27-2011, 08:38 PM

i agree ^ 20 years ago people wanted $400/500 that needed recovering but anyway they do look sweet

Zoomin · 10-27-2011, 08:53 PM

Man, those are terrific for the price. You saved enough money to get a carpet kit for the tank, and then you'll be set.

msgross · 10-27-2011, 09:01 PM

great deal... you can't find buddy's that cheap usually... or custom upholstery,

71 GMCDRVR · 10-28-2011, 07:19 PM

STEAL............

,, nice score. So what else does this "Good ol'e boy have sittn around???

shawno72 · 10-28-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 GMCDRVR

STEAL............

,, nice score. So what else does this "Good ol'e boy have sittn around???

Pretty much the whole truck!! I even traded him an old junky bench seat as part of the deal so that the truck would have some kind of seat for it. Plus he is in Stockton. I have his number still...

71 GMCDRVR · 10-28-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Pretty much the whole truck!! I even traded him an old junky bench seat as part of the deal so that the truck would have some kind of seat for it. Plus he is in Stockton. I have his number still...

You said it was a camper? is it a 3/4 ton? if so what kind of wheels did he have on it? (lookin for some 8 lug steelies

)

70-Chevy · 10-28-2011, 11:21 PM

I think they look fantastic! Wish I had a set that I could get recovered and put in my ride. Thats after I paint it and rewire it of course.....

shawno72 · 10-29-2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 71 GMCDRVR

You said it was a camper? is it a 3/4 ton? if so what kind of wheels did he have on it? (lookin for some 8 lug steelies

)

Actually he had a real nice set of aluminum 8 luggers. Don't know if he might have the steelies or not
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**leddzepp** · 10-28-2011, 07:36 PM

Looks great!!!

I ALWAYS tell people to take their seats to a local upholstery shop. Look at what you get for the price....Spending $500 plus for new foam from a vendor, and $300 plus for the seatcovers is outrageous, and that is not even including installation! I got my buddy buckets done for just under $500, with new foam, and new houndstooth inserts from my local upholstery shop and I coudn't be happier.

shawno72 · 10-28-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Looks great!!!

I ALWAYS tell people to take their seats to a local upholstery shop. Look at what you get for the price....Spending $500 plus for new foam from a vendor, and $300 plus for the seatcovers is outrageous, and that is not even including installation! I got my buddy buckets done for just under $500, with new foam, and new houndstooth inserts from my local upholstery shop and I coudn't be happier.

I agree the guy who did mine did a great job and quoted me before he started and said no matter what it would not go any higher. That was great peace of mind. If anyone is near Lodi or even Sacramento I can give you his info to work for you. I have seen countless cars that he has done and everyone loves his work.

CG · 10-28-2011, 09:34 PM

Sit on em like you stole em (yeah I suppose it doesn't make sense lol) The look good and comfy.

10-27-2011, 05:08 PM	#1
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Finally I installed my buddy buckets Ok I am looking for your guys opinion. I bought this buddy bucket seat for $150 with the small cab brace and paid an additional $300 to have a local guy recover them. Do you like the color choice and do you think I got a good deal? Here is a before with the regular broken down bench seat. And here is after with the buddies installed. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-27-2011, 05:13 PM	#2
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets Oh man, those look terrible------I think you ought to sell them to me!! Great look man, Ive got a pair of t/a buckets in mine-----and like yours much better!!!

10-27-2011, 05:59 PM	#4
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets Anyone??? Really want to know what you think. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-27-2011, 06:20 PM	#5
denz72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: la habra Ca Posts: 263	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets They look great and you got a great deal a couple of weeks ago at Pomona there were two diffrent sets there and one guy wanted $500 and the other wanted $650 and both needed to be redone

10-27-2011, 06:32 PM	#7
denz72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: la habra Ca Posts: 263	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets get while the getting is good..lol

10-27-2011, 06:44 PM	#8
goregalore Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cynthiana, IN Posts: 105	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets I think they look perfect. You had done exactly what I want done. I have a set stock in my truck. Foam is good in both seats but top of console is torn and has uv exposure so not doing so well. What I like is that they are NOT all vinyl. Vinyl gives you a sweaty back and butt. I love the fabric choice too. As a matter of fact I will likely print your pic as an example to give to whomever I have recover mine.... If I don't do it myself. If I could get it done for $300 I would definitely pay to have it done. Again, I think they are perfect!

10-27-2011, 06:17 PM	#9
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets mmmm, comfy. look good!

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VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets They look great! And easily are worth 1000-1200 now....maybe more to the right person Great score! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-27-2011, 08:06 PM	#12
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets Anyone else? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-27-2011, 08:18 PM	#13
Hollywood Knight Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: mesa az. Posts: 326	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets They look real nice . Black is always a good choice and yes you got a great deal .

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67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,452	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets i agree ^ 20 years ago people wanted $400/500 that needed recovering but anyway they do look sweet __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

10-27-2011, 08:53 PM	#16
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets Man, those are terrific for the price. You saved enough money to get a carpet kit for the tank, and then you'll be set. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-27-2011, 09:01 PM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets great deal... you can't find buddy's that cheap usually... or custom upholstery, __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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71 GMCDRVR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Modesto, Claifornia Posts: 236	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets STEAL............,, nice score. So what else does this "Good ol'e boy have sittn around??? __________________ Blessings, Ryan G JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!



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10-28-2011, 11:21 PM	#21
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets I think they look fantastic! Wish I had a set that I could get recovered and put in my ride. Thats after I paint it and rewire it of course..... __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

10-28-2011, 07:36 PM	#23
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets Looks great!!! I ALWAYS tell people to take their seats to a local upholstery shop. Look at what you get for the price....Spending $500 plus for new foam from a vendor, and $300 plus for the seatcovers is outrageous, and that is not even including installation! I got my buddy buckets done for just under $500, with new foam, and new houndstooth inserts from my local upholstery shop and I coudn't be happier. __________________ 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

10-28-2011, 09:34 PM	#25
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,837	Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets Sit on em like you stole em (yeah I suppose it doesn't make sense lol) The look good and comfy. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

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