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66 Burban · 12-01-2017, 12:28 AM

Does anybody know of somebody with correct reproduction Buddy Bucket covers (Red) for my 68 CST seat. The only covers I've seen have wide stitched pleats not the correct dielectric 1" or so pleats in the inserts.

Any info would be appreciated.

chewychevy67 · 12-01-2017, 12:38 AM

I had sms in Oregon make me a set. They have the correct materials and heat pleated the material. It is an exact match to original. Pricey though and the wait sucks but seems everyone has everyone waiting these days for quality products.

66 Burban · 12-01-2017, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

I had sms in Oregon make me a set. They have the correct materials and heat pleated the material. It is an exact match to original. Pricey though and the wait sucks but seems everyone has everyone waiting these days for quality products.

Thanks for the info — I’ll hit them up for a price and lead time..

**Portland68** · 12-01-2017, 02:17 PM

What did it cost to get them done if you don't mind me asking?

chewychevy67 · 12-01-2017, 04:24 PM

I can't remember exactly but I had my whole interior done exactly to factory except the power window switches in the door panels. I think it was 4 grand plus tax and shipping including the seat belt material. They only supplied the material for the seat belts. I had them sewn by another vendor. It took 3 years to complete all of the work being I wanted them heat pressed like factory and they needed to make moulds. They have the moulds now. They also sent me an extra headliner by mistake. I am super happy with their products but their service was trying at times. They also supplied me with a roll of red carpet that matched the original to make the carpet from that was included in this price.

**ho70** · 12-01-2017, 08:24 AM

truckseats on this board will make whatever you want seat cover wise

**landarts** · 12-01-2017, 05:23 PM

I used PUI brand bought through Summit for a great price. Had an issue with the covers and called PUI. They were less than civil with me on the phone. In fact what the guy said was " I wish you do-it-yourselfers would leave this to the professionals" along with a few curse words. My take was without the do-it-yourselfers you would not have a job. Ended up taking the covers to a local upholstery shop to add more material so they would fit right. Last time I support their product. This was my personal dealings with the PUI brand your mileage my differ.

Husker · 12-01-2017, 07:42 PM

I used PUI on Buckets for mine probably 6 years ago and the drivers is shot already. Will not use them again.
Ron

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Originally Posted by landarts

I used PUI brand bought through Summit for a great price. Had an issue with the covers and called PUI. They were less than civil with me on the phone. In fact what the guy said was " I wish you do-it-yourselfers would leave this to the professionals" along with a few curse words. My take was without the do-it-yourselfers you would not have a job. Ended up taking the covers to a local upholstery shop to add more material so they would fit right. Last time I support their product. This was my personal dealings with the PUI brand your mileage my differ.

66 Burban · 12-05-2017, 02:54 PM

Definitely won’t be using PUI

**leddzepp** · 12-05-2017, 03:12 PM

I’ve used pui covers on all my seats. Zero complaints

66 Burban · 12-05-2017, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I’ve used pui covers on all my seats. Zero complaints

But, does PUI make the Buddy Bucket Covers with the correct insert pleats. All the covers I’ve seen have wider stitched pleats.

**leddzepp** · 12-05-2017, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 Burban

But, does PUI make the Buddy Bucket Covers with the correct insert pleats. All the covers I’ve seen have wider stitched pleats.

I don’t know. The wide pleats are correct for Chevy, you must have a GMC.

66 Burban · 12-05-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I don’t know. The wide pleats are correct for Chevy, you must have a GMC.

Nope, Chevy two owner, all orig, 396, 400 turbo, A/C, P/S, P/B and Buddy Buckets — all on spid.

**leddzepp** · 12-05-2017, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 Burban

Nope, Chevy two owner, all orig, 396, 400 turbo, A/C, P/S, P/B and Buddy Buckets — all on spid.

I’ve had a lot of buddy seats and they have all had the wide pleats. I’ve not seen very many with narrow pleats and always thought they were gmc. Oh well, I guess not

burb71 · 12-11-2017, 09:47 PM

66 Burban, you out there?

12-01-2017, 12:28 AM	#1
66 Burban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Green Valley,AZ Posts: 527	68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers Does anybody know of somebody with correct reproduction Buddy Bucket covers (Red) for my 68 CST seat. The only covers I've seen have wide stitched pleats not the correct dielectric 1" or so pleats in the inserts. Any info would be appreciated. __________________ Remember: "When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away". Thx, Billy B. Last edited by 66 Burban; 12-01-2017 at 12:29 AM. Reason: Verbage

12-01-2017, 12:38 AM	#2
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,539	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers I had sms in Oregon make me a set. They have the correct materials and heat pleated the material. It is an exact match to original. Pricey though and the wait sucks but seems everyone has everyone waiting these days for quality products. Attached Images

12-01-2017, 02:17 PM	#4
Portland68 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 186	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers What did it cost to get them done if you don't mind me asking?

12-01-2017, 04:24 PM	#5
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,539	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers I can't remember exactly but I had my whole interior done exactly to factory except the power window switches in the door panels. I think it was 4 grand plus tax and shipping including the seat belt material. They only supplied the material for the seat belts. I had them sewn by another vendor. It took 3 years to complete all of the work being I wanted them heat pressed like factory and they needed to make moulds. They have the moulds now. They also sent me an extra headliner by mistake. I am super happy with their products but their service was trying at times. They also supplied me with a roll of red carpet that matched the original to make the carpet from that was included in this price. Attached Images Last edited by chewychevy67; 12-01-2017 at 04:30 PM.

12-01-2017, 08:24 AM	#6
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers truckseats on this board will make whatever you want seat cover wise

12-01-2017, 05:23 PM	#7
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,386	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers I used PUI brand bought through Summit for a great price. Had an issue with the covers and called PUI. They were less than civil with me on the phone. In fact what the guy said was " I wish you do-it-yourselfers would leave this to the professionals" along with a few curse words. My take was without the do-it-yourselfers you would not have a job. Ended up taking the covers to a local upholstery shop to add more material so they would fit right. Last time I support their product. This was my personal dealings with the PUI brand your mileage my differ. __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

12-05-2017, 02:54 PM	#9
66 Burban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Green Valley,AZ Posts: 527	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers Definitely won’t be using PUI __________________ Remember: "When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away". Thx, Billy B.

12-05-2017, 03:12 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,023	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers I’ve used pui covers on all my seats. Zero complaints __________________ 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 RIP FleetsidePaul

12-11-2017, 09:47 PM	#15
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers 66 Burban, you out there?



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