Out with the old in with the older? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sammy · 07-14-2009, 09:48 PM

Seems like you just never get done even when you think you've finished. Although I already had my bench seat finished. Still had my mind on a set of buddy buckets. And recently I did get a hold on a set from a member. Are they really worth all the expense it takes? I dunno. These seat cushions after you remove them usually are pretty well wasted 20 years ago. So you endup getting custom made foam or purchase them from a vendor. Then the ordeal with having covers made are not cheap either. If anyone is thinking about redoing a set look at the whole picture. You can have a bench seat done for half the price you will spend on BB's. Before after shots..

Maybe it's just the new foam but seems they sit up a tad higher than the bench seat. Maybe a couple of inches or so.

mr48chev · 07-14-2009, 09:52 PM

Those look great and my poor old back says that they sure look comfy especially as compared to a bench seat.

I think that after the first 150+ mile run down the highway you will think it was money well spend.

Sammy · 07-14-2009, 09:55 PM

Maybe..They have alot more in the bottom than the bench, after a long drive you might be right.

dan42 · 07-14-2009, 10:04 PM

Definitely more comfy than the bench. I changed mine out and it's a lot better, but not as good as a new one. Still, I think you could probably shave the foam and make them feel real nice.

**nbrfd007** · 07-14-2009, 10:22 PM

Plus the buddy seat cool factor. They look good!

SCOTI · 07-14-2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

....These seat cushions after you remove them usually are pretty well wasted 20 years ago. So you end up getting custom made foam or purchase them from a vendor....

Maybe it's just the new foam but seems they sit up a tad higher than the bench seat. Maybe a couple of inches or so.

So did you use new 're-pop' foam cushions from one of the vendors? Are those seat covers in the 'after' pics custom or the 're-pop' slip over variety? Where did you get your materials from?

They look very nice. My thought would be the foam will settle after a few miles. The buddy-buckets are just a nicer looking set-up to me plus there's the extra hidden storage.

Chad71 · 07-15-2009, 12:51 AM

Man i would love to buy that bench seat off of you!!!

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 07-15-2009, 01:13 AM

They Just Make Them So Much COOLER... You Have Some SWEET BB there...
Can't wait to get a set

Chad71 · 07-15-2009, 01:26 AM

What are those buckets out of??

**special-K** · 07-15-2009, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad71

What are those buckets out of??

All`67 CSTs and an option in`68.

If you can get buddy buckets redone for twice the cost of a bench you`re doin`good.It`s nuts what you can have tied up into these things.Your`s sure came out nice.

72BlckButy · 07-15-2009, 07:34 AM

Awesome work Sammy! I can't wait to get a closer look at them.

OLDIRON69 · 07-15-2009, 07:50 AM

They just look better IMO than a bench..

**70cst** · 07-15-2009, 08:33 AM

I must agree...I like the buckets much better. Plus I would assume they will do better on long trips. Then as been said...the "cool" factor. Nice job.

Tycoon4u · 07-15-2009, 08:48 AM

Great job Ron and thanks again for giving me a place to hang out while I waited for my son that day. Did you get that alternator working right?

Sammy · 07-15-2009, 03:09 PM

These covers I purchased from Ricks Custom's in Tn..They let these go a bit cheaper than the normal price. As someone had ordered them then changed their mind. I think around $100 off. The cushions thru a board vendor. Rather pricey.@$500 a set shipped. But they are top quality cushions and by rights should be for the coin. What I do like is the room behind the seat without the tank. I actually have room to store things including my 6x9 speaker boxes. These are out of a 68 P/U CST. Really expect slightly more than a grand. And after seeing the foam completely crumbles. You might do better having someone custom cut foam for them as far as price wise but figured a set designed for the 67-68 bucket from a manufacture would be more comfortable.

And yes your welcome to visit anytime Tycoon4U. It's always a pleasure. That nice vette you can leave @ my place too.
72Blckbuty wrong color for your 68..LOL..wrong color for FIREDOG too.
As I thought about having them done in Black/white houndstooth..too much temptation on firedog. Going by a furniture store for a sofa bag to store the old bench in the rafters of the garage to keep mud dobbers off of it. Thanks for the positive responses..My fair share for OBAMAS stimulating the economy's growth ideas.

Sammy · 07-15-2009, 03:26 PM

I didn't do the work on installing the new covers. We have a local guy that does restoration's. Although he wasn't cheap, nor in a hurry to get them finished. But he has all the adhesives, clamps, staples, marine plywood for the under the bucket bottoms. I would have had to drink entirely too many Miller Lights and wouldn't have had quite the same finished product I'm sure.

SCOTI · 07-15-2009, 05:15 PM

I just want to verify 'cause I've learned not to entirely trust the computer monitor when it comes to looking @ pics from the internet . .... Is that green houndstooth?

WAJ · 07-15-2009, 05:36 PM

those look killer.

Sammy · 07-15-2009, 06:29 PM

Yes they are the green houndstooth. So is my bench seat. And comparing the two there is only a slight difference in the shade. Could be from sun fade. I think the houndstooth has slight bit more of dark in it. And really only way to tell is sitting side by side.

SCOTI · 07-15-2009, 07:27 PM

In the pics (on my monitor), the houndstooth material appears lighter. The vinyl looks about the same.

Sammy · 07-15-2009, 09:57 PM

Probally the flash, my garage is a cave, very poor lighting. 4-75 watt bulbs mounted 12 feet up doesn't provide adequate light. So I use a 300 watt square portable halogen to see.

07-14-2009, 09:48 PM	#1
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Out with the old in with the older? Seems like you just never get done even when you think you've finished. Although I already had my bench seat finished. Still had my mind on a set of buddy buckets. And recently I did get a hold on a set from a member. Are they really worth all the expense it takes? I dunno. These seat cushions after you remove them usually are pretty well wasted 20 years ago. So you endup getting custom made foam or purchase them from a vendor. Then the ordeal with having covers made are not cheap either. If anyone is thinking about redoing a set look at the whole picture. You can have a bench seat done for half the price you will spend on BB's. Before after shots.. Maybe it's just the new foam but seems they sit up a tad higher than the bench seat. Maybe a couple of inches or so. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-14-2009, 09:52 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,433	Re: Out with the old in with the older? Those look great and my poor old back says that they sure look comfy especially as compared to a bench seat. I think that after the first 150+ mile run down the highway you will think it was money well spend.

07-14-2009, 09:55 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Out with the old in with the older? Maybe..They have alot more in the bottom than the bench, after a long drive you might be right. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-14-2009, 10:04 PM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Out with the old in with the older? Definitely more comfy than the bench. I changed mine out and it's a lot better, but not as good as a new one. Still, I think you could probably shave the foam and make them feel real nice. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

07-14-2009, 10:22 PM	#5
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: Out with the old in with the older? Plus the buddy seat cool factor. They look good!

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Chad71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hamilton Ohio Posts: 50	Re: Out with the old in with the older? Man i would love to buy that bench seat off of you!!! __________________ 1971 Chevorlet Custom Deluxe C10 2007 Chevorlet HHR- lots of mods

07-15-2009, 01:13 AM	#8
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: Out with the old in with the older? They Just Make Them So Much COOLER... You Have Some SWEET BB there... Can't wait to get a set

07-15-2009, 01:26 AM	#9
Chad71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hamilton Ohio Posts: 50	Re: Out with the old in with the older? What are those buckets out of?? __________________ 1971 Chevorlet Custom Deluxe C10 2007 Chevorlet HHR- lots of mods

07-15-2009, 07:34 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Out with the old in with the older? Awesome work Sammy! I can't wait to get a closer look at them. __________________ -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)

07-15-2009, 07:50 AM	#12
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Out with the old in with the older? They just look better IMO than a bench.. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

07-15-2009, 08:33 AM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Out with the old in with the older? I must agree...I like the buckets much better. Plus I would assume they will do better on long trips. Then as been said...the "cool" factor. Nice job. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-15-2009, 08:48 AM	#14
Tycoon4u Tooloose Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jonesboro, IL Posts: 280	Re: Out with the old in with the older? Great job Ron and thanks again for giving me a place to hang out while I waited for my son that day. Did you get that alternator working right? __________________ A legend in my own mind!!! website: http://www.persmedequip.com/ '68 c10 (current project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=cherry+bomb '04 silverado (better halfs) '07 wildcat 27rlwb(for sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...llinois&cat=17

07-15-2009, 03:09 PM	#15
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Out with the old in with the older? These covers I purchased from Ricks Custom's in Tn..They let these go a bit cheaper than the normal price. As someone had ordered them then changed their mind. I think around $100 off. The cushions thru a board vendor. Rather pricey.@$500 a set shipped. But they are top quality cushions and by rights should be for the coin. What I do like is the room behind the seat without the tank. I actually have room to store things including my 6x9 speaker boxes. These are out of a 68 P/U CST. Really expect slightly more than a grand. And after seeing the foam completely crumbles. You might do better having someone custom cut foam for them as far as price wise but figured a set designed for the 67-68 bucket from a manufacture would be more comfortable. And yes your welcome to visit anytime Tycoon4U. It's always a pleasure. That nice vette you can leave @ my place too. 72Blckbuty wrong color for your 68..LOL..wrong color for FIREDOG too. As I thought about having them done in Black/white houndstooth..too much temptation on firedog. Going by a furniture store for a sofa bag to store the old bench in the rafters of the garage to keep mud dobbers off of it. Thanks for the positive responses..My fair share for OBAMAS stimulating the economy's growth ideas. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-15-2009, 03:26 PM	#16
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Out with the old in with the older? I didn't do the work on installing the new covers. We have a local guy that does restoration's. Although he wasn't cheap, nor in a hurry to get them finished. But he has all the adhesives, clamps, staples, marine plywood for the under the bucket bottoms. I would have had to drink entirely too many Miller Lights and wouldn't have had quite the same finished product I'm sure. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-15-2009, 05:15 PM	#17
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,943	Re: Out with the old in with the older? I just want to verify 'cause I've learned not to entirely trust the computer monitor when it comes to looking @ pics from the internet . .... Is that green houndstooth? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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07-15-2009, 05:36 PM	#18
WAJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 21	Re: Out with the old in with the older? those look killer.

07-15-2009, 06:29 PM	#19
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Out with the old in with the older? Yes they are the green houndstooth. So is my bench seat. And comparing the two there is only a slight difference in the shade. Could be from sun fade. I think the houndstooth has slight bit more of dark in it. And really only way to tell is sitting side by side. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-15-2009, 07:27 PM	#20
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,943	Re: Out with the old in with the older? In the pics (on my monitor), the houndstooth material appears lighter. The vinyl looks about the same. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-15-2009, 09:57 PM	#21
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Out with the old in with the older? Probally the flash, my garage is a cave, very poor lighting. 4-75 watt bulbs mounted 12 feet up doesn't provide adequate light. So I use a 300 watt square portable halogen to see. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

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