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pritch · 12-06-2009, 07:30 PM

There's an add in our local online classifieds, a fellow has a set "bucket seats, low back, GM, late '60's-early '70's" he wants a couple hundred for them. It's kinda out of my way, and I'm assuming they are out of a car, so does anyone have a picture to compare what a low backed bucket from a car of that era would look like?

Husker · 12-06-2009, 08:11 PM

I would think the car buckets would tilt the upper portion forward and have a vinyl back on them
Ron

**wancosc356** · 12-06-2009, 08:27 PM

They also might angle tilt forward. Best to go look at them or have him send you pics.

**425HP409** · 12-07-2009, 01:33 PM

The last year GM used low back buckets in cars was 65. Ihave attached pictures of 64 Impala bucket seats. All GM from 61-65 are similar. They tilt forward at an angle and are very thick. The only differences from one division to another and year are the covers.

pritch · 12-07-2009, 10:23 PM

425HP409, That is exactly what I needed to see. Thanks!

I talked to the guy on the phone today and he said as far as he knows they are out of a '62 Buick Rivvy. They way he described them, they sound very similar to what your picture shows.

How tall would you say they are, floor to seat, compared to buddy buckets? I like how the back is, it would look more finished inside my Panel than the metal backs on buddy buckets.

At any rate, are they worth $200, knowing that they need completely redone?

**wancosc356** · 12-07-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pritch

425HP409, That is exactly what I needed to see. Thanks!

I talked to the guy on the phone today and he said as far as he knows they are out of a '62 Buick Rivvy. They way he described them, they sound very similar to what your picture shows.

How tall would you say they are, floor to seat, compared to buddy buckets? I like how the back is, it would look more finished inside my Panel than the metal backs on buddy buckets.

At any rate, are they worth $200, knowing that they need completely redone?

Buddy buckets don't have metal backs. They are covered with material on the backs. Blazer buckets have plastic pieces on the backs.

Might wanna look up what the foam and covers are gonna cost for those seats. And figure what its gonna cost to make them how u want them and what you are willing to spend on them. Thats the only way to decide if they are worth $200 to you.

pritch · 12-07-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

Buddy buckets don't have metal backs. They are covered with material on the backs. Blazer buckets have plastic pieces on the backs.

Might wanna look up what the foam and covers are gonna cost for those seats. And figure what its gonna cost to make them how u want them and what you are willing to spend on them. Thats the only way to decide if they are worth $200 to you.

Maybe I was thinking of utility buckets with the metal backs. Good points, though. I figure the cost of recovering is going to be about the same no matter what old seats I find.

**special-K** · 12-07-2009, 11:56 PM

There were no`62 Rivieras.

Husker · 12-08-2009, 12:29 AM

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The last year GM used low back buckets in cars was 65.

Didn't Camaro's and Nova's have buckets?
Ron

**425HP409** · 12-08-2009, 12:03 PM

The seats that I showed you in my last post will sell on Ebay for $500-600 needing to be recovered. They would be horrible in a pickup unless you are 5 foot tall due to their thickness. In a suburban or panel though, they would work fine. The outside mountings are flat but the inside ones are at an angle to mount to the side of the transmission tunnel. This can be overcome by making new mounting brackets to the floor. The first year for the Riviera was 63, and the seats may be from them. Pre made covers for an Impala, GTO, Skylark, Chevelle, etc will fit the seats and are readily available, or you could have your upholstry shop do it for you. The seats came in full size and intermediate cars such as Nova and Chevelle. Camaro seats were thinner.

dracko · 09-27-2011, 10:35 AM

Dragging this thread back from the dead.

Has anybody installed 60's car bucket seats in their truck? Can't find any buddy buckets around here and am considering taking some buckets out of a mid sixties impala/camaro, and making them fit..but really hard to picture what they'll look like installed.

In the big truck cab, worried they might look stupid.

Heres a pic of what i'm looking at (will need recovering).

cleanfreak · 09-28-2011, 09:58 PM

put 67-68 camaro buckets in my 69 , used 88-98 seat risers , worked pretty good , sorry , sold truck so no pics.

12-06-2009, 07:30 PM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	difference between car or truck buckets? There's an add in our local online classifieds, a fellow has a set "bucket seats, low back, GM, late '60's-early '70's" he wants a couple hundred for them. It's kinda out of my way, and I'm assuming they are out of a car, so does anyone have a picture to compare what a low backed bucket from a car of that era would look like? __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

12-06-2009, 08:11 PM	#2
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: difference between car or truck buckets? I would think the car buckets would tilt the upper portion forward and have a vinyl back on them Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

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12-07-2009, 01:33 PM	#4
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 841	Re: difference between car or truck buckets? The last year GM used low back buckets in cars was 65. Ihave attached pictures of 64 Impala bucket seats. All GM from 61-65 are similar. They tilt forward at an angle and are very thick. The only differences from one division to another and year are the covers. Attached Images __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette

12-07-2009, 10:23 PM	#5
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: difference between car or truck buckets? 425HP409, That is exactly what I needed to see. Thanks! I talked to the guy on the phone today and he said as far as he knows they are out of a '62 Buick Rivvy. They way he described them, they sound very similar to what your picture shows. How tall would you say they are, floor to seat, compared to buddy buckets? I like how the back is, it would look more finished inside my Panel than the metal backs on buddy buckets. At any rate, are they worth $200, knowing that they need completely redone? __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

12-07-2009, 11:56 PM	#8
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12-08-2009, 12:03 PM	#10
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 841	Re: difference between car or truck buckets? The seats that I showed you in my last post will sell on Ebay for $500-600 needing to be recovered. They would be horrible in a pickup unless you are 5 foot tall due to their thickness. In a suburban or panel though, they would work fine. The outside mountings are flat but the inside ones are at an angle to mount to the side of the transmission tunnel. This can be overcome by making new mounting brackets to the floor. The first year for the Riviera was 63, and the seats may be from them. Pre made covers for an Impala, GTO, Skylark, Chevelle, etc will fit the seats and are readily available, or you could have your upholstry shop do it for you. The seats came in full size and intermediate cars such as Nova and Chevelle. Camaro seats were thinner. __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette Last edited by 425HP409; 12-08-2009 at 12:04 PM.

09-27-2011, 10:35 AM	#11
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 804	Re: difference between car or truck buckets? Dragging this thread back from the dead. Has anybody installed 60's car bucket seats in their truck? Can't find any buddy buckets around here and am considering taking some buckets out of a mid sixties impala/camaro, and making them fit..but really hard to picture what they'll look like installed. In the big truck cab, worried they might look stupid. Heres a pic of what i'm looking at (will need recovering).

09-28-2011, 09:58 PM	#12
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 400	Re: difference between car or truck buckets? put 67-68 camaro buckets in my 69 , used 88-98 seat risers , worked pretty good , sorry , sold truck so no pics.



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