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Old 10-27-2011, 05:08 PM   #1
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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?
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Here is a before with the regular broken down bench seat.
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Old 10-27-2011, 05:13 PM   #2
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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!!!
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Old 10-27-2011, 05:18 PM   #3
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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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Old 10-27-2011, 05:59 PM   #4
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Re: Finally I installed my buddy buckets

Anyone??? Really want to know what you think.
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Old 10-27-2011, 06:20 PM   #5
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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
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Old 10-27-2011, 06:24 PM   #6
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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.
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Old 10-27-2011, 06:32 PM   #7
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get while the getting is good..lol
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Old 10-27-2011, 06:44 PM   #8
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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!
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Old 10-27-2011, 06:17 PM   #9
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mmmm, comfy. look good!
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Old 10-27-2011, 06:59 PM   #10
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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.
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Old 10-27-2011, 07:00 PM   #11
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They look great! And easily are worth 1000-1200 now....maybe more to the right person Great score!
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Old 10-27-2011, 08:06 PM   #12
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Anyone else?
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Old 10-27-2011, 08:18 PM   #13
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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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Old 10-27-2011, 08:24 PM   #14
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They look great! You stole those things!
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Old 10-27-2011, 08:38 PM   #15
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i agree ^ 20 years ago people wanted $400/500 that needed recovering but anyway they do look sweet
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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.
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Old 10-27-2011, 09:01 PM   #17
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great deal... you can't find buddy's that cheap usually... or custom upholstery,
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STEAL............,, nice score. So what else does this "Good ol'e boy have sittn around???
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Old 10-28-2011, 07:31 PM   #19
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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...
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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)
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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.....
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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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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.
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Old 10-28-2011, 08:24 PM   #24
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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.
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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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