Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C/10 King · 10-10-2011, 05:35 PM

I almost had to put some one in "chin check" again over the weekend.

But is this seat a real one year only 66 GMC bucket seat or not????? I've owned a lot buckets seats of both Chevy's and Dodge's,
I do know that it has a straight front bar frame, and taller middle seat, but it bolted up to my Chevy like it belonged there. Please no guesses, Thanks

72BlckButy · 10-10-2011, 05:43 PM

Nice Rene...

Not sure.

qksilver · 10-10-2011, 07:12 PM

I h ave no idea..........but it's cool.

Steve

RockTonka · 10-10-2011, 07:45 PM

I'd say so, here's some in my son's truck...

C/10 King · 10-10-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

I'd say so, here's some in my son's truck...

Yes! I have seen those before, I knew these were identical. Thanks, but have you any other sets?

lucifer · 10-10-2011, 07:37 PM

I had a 69 Dodge A100 truck with that same seat in it...always thought it was factory.

regards
Luc

**aerotruk63** · 10-10-2011, 08:22 PM

As were finding a lot of parts on the trucks came from, or shared, from the passenger car line, does anyone recognize the seats from any of GM's other products?

Joemomma1 · 10-10-2011, 10:47 PM

In the the linked thread you'll find them listed in the rpo sheet. Thats evidence enough for me, and you guys thought the later buddies were rare.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=bucket+seats

C/10 King · 10-11-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Joemomma1

In the the linked thread you'll find them listed in the rpo sheet. Thats evidence enough for me, and you guys thought the later buddies were rare.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=bucket+seats

That's good enough for me too. Thanks a lot guys!!!!!

kieth · 10-11-2011, 08:39 AM

Just like GMC's in general being rare, these seats are quite rare.....Guys in the 67 to 72 chevrolets pay $1500.00 for a simalar set of buckets, then have to rebuild and recover them, that means these GMC buckets are really valuable. Kieth

**aerotruk63** · 11-04-2011, 07:16 PM

Read in a thread that Bostrom who supplied GM with the Viking T-Bar seats for the 1961-66 Light ,Medium and Heavy duty trucks built the Buddy Buckets. Can anyone verify that?

VA72C10 · 11-04-2011, 07:25 PM

cool seats and sounds like they are RARE!

1966GMCTruck · 01-29-2013, 04:35 AM

I have the same exact seat. It is out of a 1966 GMC truck.
Your seat is without a doubt a 1966 GMC seat.
The 66 seat frame is Taller than a 67-68 buddy bucket seat.
66 Consoles are the exact same as 67-68 buddy bucket.
The back seat rest is taller but the console is exactly the same.
66 seat tracks are the exact same as 67-68
My seat has the exact same seat covers as yours, pattern,and colors.
straight pipes on a 66 seat frame 67-68 jog back for the console.
I have not measured yet but a 1966 seat frame bolted into a 1967-1972 truck although it will bolt right in may place your head to close to to the headliner, the frame is about an inch and a half taller. The 1960-1964-66 trucks had more headroom than the 1967-72 trucks.

westcoast5 · 01-30-2013, 03:10 AM

Rene the PO of my truck had those same seats I tried to get them in the deal but a freind bought them and he put the bench seat in that you saw.

**60-66** · 01-30-2013, 12:01 PM

This is a word for word copy of the 1966 GMC dealer brochure.

".1966 GMC 1500

Design remained the same from previous years on the ’66 GMC although some engine changes were made including the 170hp V6 engine or the 351 cu. in. V6 engine with 220hp. Inside, the cab features two walls of steel and a thick pad of insulation and seats are foam-padded and the backs are fully adjustable. Also available are bucket seats, padded dash, carpeting, padded door trim and custom sports interior. Standard features include a painted front bumper, electric wipers, fuel filter and four 7 x 17.5 black sidewall tires. Truck bed is made of wood instead of metal and the front features four headlights instead of two."

Yes your seat is a 1966 GMC only seat. Neat piece !!

**aerotruk63** · 01-30-2013, 12:12 PM

**60-66** · 01-30-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Yes the GMC accessory seats you show are for 65 and 66 BIG 40-60 series or "B" series trucks and Van buckets, not the 1000 1500 2500 series buddy bucket bench seat that C-10 King is showing. The info I quoted is for the light duty trucks. C-10 Kings seat was also used with padded door panels only available in 66. Im trying to locate the brochure on that.

63sbssbbw · 01-31-2013, 10:23 PM

Very cool seats.!
Can't say I've ever seen the padded dash option..LOL or even a picture of one !
T

**60-66** · 02-01-2013, 10:51 AM

LOL, yeah I thought that would get someone's attention. Many of the brochures were printed early in production before options or concepts actually made it into production. I have a few that were revised later on. Here's the 66 brochure . Read the one with the yellow stepside.

BLK65K10 · 02-02-2013, 01:42 AM

C/10 King those are definitely 66 GMC pickup buddy bucket seats. I had a set years ago in a 66 gmc and shoot my self for ever getting rid of them.
60-66 That is cool putting the factory brochures on. I have some myself I will have to share. I looked at a 66 gmc C1500 to buy a few years ago that had the padded dash but I cant find the photos I thought I had.
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**60-66** · 02-02-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BLK65K10

C/10 King those are definitely 66 GMC pickup buddy bucket seats. I had a set years ago in a 66 gmc and shoot my self for ever getting rid of them.
60-66 That is cool putting the factory brochures on. I have some myself I will have to share. I looked at a 66 gmc C1500 to buy a few years ago that had the padded dash but I cant find the photos I thought I had.
Attachment 1053568

WHAT ?! REALLY ? Cool, Ive never ever seen one in person, close a couple of times but it never happened. Do you remember if it had the carpet they mention and what color it was ? Black fawn grey ??? GMC Brochures have been tough to come up with along with data and accessory books . The accessory book for 1966 does not show these options.

factorystock · 02-02-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 60-66

The accessory book for 1966 does not show these options.

Some do some don't. Next time someone says "GMC's were the work trucks" have them explain why GMC offered these seats in '66 as a regular option (Sports Trim) while Chevy did not.

**jocko** · 02-02-2013, 01:34 PM

Rene, now that I've pulled myself back up off the floor after falling out of my seat, just to double check... did you actually say D-O-D-G-E??

Ha. Cool seats. Glad you got your answer!

BLK65K10 · 02-03-2013, 01:54 AM

60-66 The correct carpet was a brown color. I wouldn't call it fawn but it was a light brown color. I will see if I can find some more photos.
P.S. I like you collection of 4x4s.

factorystock · 02-03-2013, 12:56 PM

Correct, carpet was brown.

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C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? I almost had to put some one in "chin check" again over the weekend. But is this seat a real one year only 66 GMC bucket seat or not????? I've owned a lot buckets seats of both Chevy's and Dodge's, I do know that it has a straight front bar frame, and taller middle seat, but it bolted up to my Chevy like it belonged there. Please no guesses, Thanks Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? Nice Rene... Not sure. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 10-10-2011 at 07:15 PM.

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RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? I'd say so, here's some in my son's truck... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

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lucifer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: simcoe ontario canada Posts: 681	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? I had a 69 Dodge A100 truck with that same seat in it...always thought it was factory. regards Luc __________________ 65 burb On the road Mar 26th Finally

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aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? As were finding a lot of parts on the trucks came from, or shared, from the passenger car line, does anyone recognize the seats from any of GM's other products? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

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Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? In the the linked thread you'll find them listed in the rpo sheet. Thats evidence enough for me, and you guys thought the later buddies were rare. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=bucket+seats

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kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? Just like GMC's in general being rare, these seats are quite rare.....Guys in the 67 to 72 chevrolets pay $1500.00 for a simalar set of buckets, then have to rebuild and recover them, that means these GMC buckets are really valuable. Kieth

11-04-2011, 07:16 PM	#11
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? Read in a thread that Bostrom who supplied GM with the Viking T-Bar seats for the 1961-66 Light ,Medium and Heavy duty trucks built the Buddy Buckets. Can anyone verify that? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

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VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? cool seats and sounds like they are RARE! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-29-2013, 04:35 AM	#13
1966GMCTruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: north providence, ri Posts: 1	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? I have the same exact seat. It is out of a 1966 GMC truck. Your seat is without a doubt a 1966 GMC seat. The 66 seat frame is Taller than a 67-68 buddy bucket seat. 66 Consoles are the exact same as 67-68 buddy bucket. The back seat rest is taller but the console is exactly the same. 66 seat tracks are the exact same as 67-68 My seat has the exact same seat covers as yours, pattern,and colors. straight pipes on a 66 seat frame 67-68 jog back for the console. I have not measured yet but a 1966 seat frame bolted into a 1967-1972 truck although it will bolt right in may place your head to close to to the headliner, the frame is about an inch and a half taller. The 1960-1964-66 trucks had more headroom than the 1967-72 trucks.

01-30-2013, 03:10 AM	#14
westcoast5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: salinas,ca Posts: 296	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? Rene the PO of my truck had those same seats I tried to get them in the deal but a freind bought them and he put the bench seat in that you saw. __________________ *Bryan* 1966 SWB BBW "SICKT6" Accuair\|Porterbuilt\|Bodied\|Shaved\|Z'd\|350 with minor goodies\|5 lug\|front disc\|3.73 rear\|CPP power steering/brakes\|few more goodies\| thanks to C10Clubapparel

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60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? This is a word for word copy of the 1966 GMC dealer brochure. ".1966 GMC 1500 Design remained the same from previous years on the ’66 GMC although some engine changes were made including the 170hp V6 engine or the 351 cu. in. V6 engine with 220hp. Inside, the cab features two walls of steel and a thick pad of insulation and seats are foam-padded and the backs are fully adjustable. Also available are bucket seats, padded dash, carpeting, padded door trim and custom sports interior. Standard features include a painted front bumper, electric wipers, fuel filter and four 7 x 17.5 black sidewall tires. Truck bed is made of wood instead of metal and the front features four headlights instead of two." Yes your seat is a 1966 GMC only seat. Neat piece !! __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

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60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? LOL, yeah I thought that would get someone's attention. Many of the brochures were printed early in production before options or concepts actually made it into production. I have a few that were revised later on. Here's the 66 brochure . Read the one with the yellow stepside. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK Last edited by 60-66; 02-01-2013 at 11:04 AM.

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BLK65K10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bonners Ferry Idaho Posts: 1,024	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? C/10 King those are definitely 66 GMC pickup buddy bucket seats. I had a set years ago in a 66 gmc and shoot my self for ever getting rid of them. 60-66 That is cool putting the factory brochures on. I have some myself I will have to share. I looked at a 66 gmc C1500 to buy a few years ago that had the padded dash but I cant find the photos I thought I had.

02-02-2013, 01:34 PM	#23
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? Rene, now that I've pulled myself back up off the floor after falling out of my seat, just to double check... did you actually say D-O-D-G-E?? Ha. Cool seats. Glad you got your answer!

02-03-2013, 01:54 AM	#24
BLK65K10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bonners Ferry Idaho Posts: 1,024	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? 60-66 The correct carpet was a brown color. I wouldn't call it fawn but it was a light brown color. I will see if I can find some more photos. P.S. I like you collection of 4x4s.

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factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Once and 4 all.......66' GMC Bucket seat question? Correct, carpet was brown. Attached Images

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