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gman · 09-16-2003, 11:11 PM

Did a 71-72 truck ever come with bucket seats with a center passenger seat? Or do they all have center consoles in them? Seen one that is supposedly original but has a center seat with the buckets. I thought they only came with a console between them. Sorry for asking what may sound obvious but I'm uncertain since I don't personally know anyone with buckets in these trucks. Thanks.

cheyenne10 · 09-16-2003, 11:45 PM

I bet your looking at that green 4x4 on ebay. Very nice 67/68 bucket seats. Almost certain those were added by other than the factory.

Longhorn Man · 09-17-2003, 12:21 AM

67/68 had tripple buckets. The center is more of a console with flip down arm rest, but it can double as a seat for a very small person.
After 68, they had 2 buckets and a deep ass 6 pack cooler for a console.

GreenMystChevy · 09-17-2003, 05:21 PM

That is one of the main reasons that I haven't gone towards buckets. Even though it's a truck, having a spot for one more person is always great. It sucks only taking one girl for a ride when you can take two

jewels. · 09-17-2003, 09:24 PM

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Originally posted by Longhorn Man
67/68 had tripple buckets. The center is more of a console with flip down arm rest, but it can double as a seat for a very small person.
After 68, they had 2 buckets and a deep ass 6 pack cooler for a console.

so, in 68, you could have buckets that fit like a bench seat, and still seat three people? or is it a really tight squeeze? i LOVE my bench, but i have always thought of moving to buckets - but only if i can sit three people comfortably!

its always cool when a woman can drive around two guys (instead of one) in her cool little red pickup!

jewels.

Longhorn Man · 09-17-2003, 11:26 PM

Here is a shot of one. They all three touch each other, so in reality, you pretty much have the butt space of a bench.
Be forwarned..they are VERY expensive...althoguh i may have a lead on a set for my rig.

jewels. · 09-17-2003, 11:29 PM

now, i may be lookin at it strangely, but isnt that middle seat quite a bit lower than the bench seats? a person would have to have a pretty skinny ass, right?

hmmm

jewels.

rays68 · 09-18-2003, 12:04 AM

I have the cst bucket seats with the middle seat the space isnt bad also the middle seat has a storage under it about 4 or 5 in deep and 12 by 12 or so. ready for the price I had to pay 520.00 but in great condition

Custom 68 · 09-18-2003, 09:59 AM

Hey jewels that seat is flush on the top all the way across. The white part in the middle is the armrest flipped down. It is alot like the newer 97 or so and newer D0dge trucks.

Custom 68 · 09-18-2003, 10:00 AM

This is mine

I dont have it in the truck yet but here is the picture. They are cool.

jewels. · 09-18-2003, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by Custom 68
Hey jewels that seat is flush on the top all the way across. The white part in the middle is the armrest flipped down.

ooooh - i see it now --- its always the optical illusions that throw me... thanks guys! thanks for all the pics and explanations! wow! i like those seats --- and i wouldnt have to give up my 3-passenger truck if i put them in....

$520, eh? ah - i spend way too much money on my truck as it is, so why not? he he

i think i have my next birthday, christmas, birthday, christmas, etc. presents in mind now

thanks guys!

jewels.

hmm... i wonder how many years it would take at $25 per christmas / birthday gifts to save up enough to buy one of those? he he i must talk to dad!

**CPNE** · 09-18-2003, 11:01 AM

Here is a pic of all 3 styles of buckets used 67-72 in light duty trucks. The 69/70 and thr 71/72 are virtually identical except for vinyl pattern.

jewels. · 09-18-2003, 11:04 AM

wow CPNE, you are always full of so much info! thanks!

jewels.

**CPNE** · 09-18-2003, 11:05 AM

Also, the 67 and 68 vinyl pattern is different as well. The gold/white seats are 68, the wide stitch green ones in my pic are 67's. FYI, dodges into the 1970's used same seats as 67/68 but frame may be different due to cab floor.

**CPNE** · 09-18-2003, 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by jewels.
wow CPNE, you are always full of so much info! thanks!
jewels.

Some members just think I'm full of it

Fleetlover · 09-18-2003, 11:08 AM

CPNE I could be to NH in a few hours to pick up the 3 seat set . They must be rarer than an honest politician . Wonder what percentage came with them Had to be pretty small

**CPNE** · 09-18-2003, 11:16 AM

Actually that pic was "borrowed" by me. I do have a 2 sets of 67/68 buckets, one for trucks, the other for burbs. Try finding a 67/68 burb set if you think the truck style is rare. They are identical, except burbs don't have the flip down center armrest, and the center console hinge is more rugged in design. I had several sets of the 69-72 style but sold them when I was cleaning house.

Custom 68 · 09-18-2003, 01:05 PM

show off

**CPNE** · 09-18-2003, 01:08 PM

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Originally posted by Custom 68
show off

Post whore too:p

cojnit · 09-18-2003, 07:01 PM

I would love to see a picture of the suburban set.

I think I am going to sell both of my bench seats and move to leather late model tahoe/suburban seats, or some nice version there of.

But I would love to see the suburban buckets, just in case I like them enough to start hunting.

dinnut · 09-18-2003, 07:14 PM

that awesome

PanelDeland · 09-18-2003, 09:22 PM

Anybody got a set of original buckets for a panel?With the fold and tumble passenger side?

09-16-2003, 11:11 PM	#1
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	Bucket seat ? Did a 71-72 truck ever come with bucket seats with a center passenger seat? Or do they all have center consoles in them? Seen one that is supposedly original but has a center seat with the buckets. I thought they only came with a console between them. Sorry for asking what may sound obvious but I'm uncertain since I don't personally know anyone with buckets in these trucks. Thanks. __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

09-16-2003, 11:45 PM	#2
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	green truck on ebay from Idaho? I bet your looking at that green 4x4 on ebay. Very nice 67/68 bucket seats. Almost certain those were added by other than the factory. __________________ Bob

09-17-2003, 05:21 PM	#4
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	That is one of the main reasons that I haven't gone towards buckets. Even though it's a truck, having a spot for one more person is always great. It sucks only taking one girl for a ride when you can take two __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

09-17-2003, 11:26 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Here is a shot of one. They all three touch each other, so in reality, you pretty much have the butt space of a bench. Be forwarned..they are VERY expensive...althoguh i may have a lead on a set for my rig. Attached Images

09-17-2003, 11:29 PM	#7
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	now, i may be lookin at it strangely, but isnt that middle seat quite a bit lower than the bench seats? a person would have to have a pretty skinny ass, right? hmmm jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

09-17-2003, 12:21 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	67/68 had tripple buckets. The center is more of a console with flip down arm rest, but it can double as a seat for a very small person. After 68, they had 2 buckets and a deep ass 6 pack cooler for a console.

09-18-2003, 12:04 AM	#8
rays68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Redondo Beach CA Posts: 131	I have the cst bucket seats with the middle seat the space isnt bad also the middle seat has a storage under it about 4 or 5 in deep and 12 by 12 or so. ready for the price I had to pay 520.00 but in great condition

09-18-2003, 09:59 AM	#9
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Hey jewels that seat is flush on the top all the way across. The white part in the middle is the armrest flipped down. It is alot like the newer 97 or so and newer D0dge trucks. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

09-18-2003, 10:00 AM	#10
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	here is one. This is mine I dont have it in the truck yet but here is the picture. They are cool. Attached Images __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

09-18-2003, 11:01 AM	#12
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Here is a pic of all 3 styles of buckets used 67-72 in light duty trucks. The 69/70 and thr 71/72 are virtually identical except for vinyl pattern. Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

09-18-2003, 11:04 AM	#13
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	wow CPNE, you are always full of so much info! thanks! jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

09-18-2003, 11:05 AM	#14
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Also, the 67 and 68 vinyl pattern is different as well. The gold/white seats are 68, the wide stitch green ones in my pic are 67's. FYI, dodges into the 1970's used same seats as 67/68 but frame may be different due to cab floor. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

09-18-2003, 11:08 AM	#16
Fleetlover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Along the Erie canal NY Posts: 124	niiiiiiiiiiice CPNE I could be to NH in a few hours to pick up the 3 seat set . They must be rarer than an honest politician . Wonder what percentage came with them Had to be pretty small __________________ 71 C10 Short Fleet coughing and sputtering down the backroads 59 Apache short fleet resto started now suspended 1884 victorian home Current restoration project 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 1973 Harley FLH undressed 1949 male body somewhat abused but still starts most mornings

09-18-2003, 11:16 AM	#17
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Actually that pic was "borrowed" by me. I do have a 2 sets of 67/68 buckets, one for trucks, the other for burbs. Try finding a 67/68 burb set if you think the truck style is rare. They are identical, except burbs don't have the flip down center armrest, and the center console hinge is more rugged in design. I had several sets of the 69-72 style but sold them when I was cleaning house. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

09-18-2003, 01:05 PM	#18
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	show off __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"



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09-18-2003, 07:01 PM	#20
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	CPNE I would love to see a picture of the suburban set. I think I am going to sell both of my bench seats and move to leather late model tahoe/suburban seats, or some nice version there of. But I would love to see the suburban buckets, just in case I like them enough to start hunting. __________________ Got "the Midas Touch!"

09-18-2003, 07:14 PM	#21
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	that awesome __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

09-18-2003, 09:22 PM	#22
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