Keep bench seat or Buddy Buckets ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Frijolito1988 · 05-31-2013, 12:24 PM

I know this probably shouldn't be an issue but its driving me crazy.

Here is my scenario.

I have a 68 SWB , with black / White / Grey / interior. The bench seat was re upholstered by the PO and the dash pad as well and has a matching steering wheel that matches everything really well and gives it a nice clean look. Here is what my truck looks like .

Now a few days ago i got some buddy buckets in decent shape really cheap. I installed them on the truck to see how they feel and they feel awesome and look good ( minus the tears / color ).

The problem is this. I dont want to re upholster the buckets now, i might do it in a year or so ( dont drive the truck much , still needs some minor engine fixes ) and if I do put in these buckets in I will change the steering wheel and dash pad to match the color of the bucket ( more than likely black ) .

Here is how the bucket looks.

So the scenarios are

A. Keep the bench seat , everything stays the same, sell the buckets and use the money to buy some Coy C5 or Boss 338

B. Sell the Grey bench seat, Grey dash pad , Grey steering wheel and use that money to buy the seat covers and matching dash pad and steering wheel ?

flashed · 05-31-2013, 12:49 PM

Your bench looks good but I like the BuddyBucket better ,to me they sit better.

Frijolito1988 · 05-31-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Your bench looks good but I like the BuddyBucket better ,to me they sit better.

Thats what i though, they hold your keester down better than the bench

GRX · 05-31-2013, 03:24 PM

My girlfriend and I definitely prefer the bench seat in my c-10

srvivor71 · 05-31-2013, 03:55 PM

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*Mister-B* · 05-31-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GRX

My girlfriend and I definitely prefer the bench seat in my c-10

Yeah, absolutely. These make for the ultimate love wagon, with that bench seat.

If it were me, I'd keep the bench seat, and put in a nice vinyl cover instead of the cloth, and then change the steering wheel. Those small, thick wheels look out of place to me, but hey that's just how I see it
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**68bowtie** · 05-31-2013, 06:56 PM

enjoy the bench for now (looks great) and upholster the buckets when you can.

nds1968 · 05-31-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

enjoy the bench for now (looks great) and upholster the buckets when you can.

X2... Plus you'll have extra storage and an arm rest with the buckets

If your girl goes for a ride all you have to do is flip the center up

Jerums68 · 05-31-2013, 08:24 PM

Bucket seats I love mine look way better
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CG · 05-31-2013, 09:28 PM

I restored a set of buddy's and put em in my K20. They looked great but in the end I preferred the overall feel and utility of the bench so I swapped back. This is another one of those things that will just boil down to personal preference.

Zoomin · 06-01-2013, 01:01 AM

B

19stepSide72 · 06-01-2013, 01:11 AM

I like the "B" look

Sammy · 06-01-2013, 09:49 AM

Have the BB's done to match what you have. Keep the bench stored and try the new buddies. Then after a few months either could be sold to recoup all or part of your investment. BB's would go out the door quickly in a gray or black.

cwilkie · 06-01-2013, 03:17 PM

I have buddy buckets in my 1968 and a bench seat in my 1972. The bench seat is more comfortable.
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1967chevytruckguy · 06-02-2013, 11:37 AM

can i see more pics of peoples truck with buddy buckets in them

*Mister-B* · 06-02-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 1967chevytruckguy

can i see more pics of peoples truck with buddy buckets in them

No, but I'll show you my bench and restored steering wheel though

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Zoomin · 06-02-2013, 11:53 AM

Since you asked...

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Frijolito1988 · 06-04-2013, 01:23 AM

Looks great guys!

I am going to keep the buckets and sell the bench to fund the upholstery for the buckets.

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Frijolito1988 · 06-04-2013, 01:26 AM

Also if i go this route and I can get atleast $300 for the bench, that would mean I would have these buckets and brand new upholstery for $300

kaycee · 06-04-2013, 07:56 AM

Can we see a pic of your girlfriend

50bomb · 06-04-2013, 10:23 AM

Keep the bench seat in and give me the buckets

weaintscared · 06-05-2013, 02:47 PM

How much shipped to my shop 29150 How about the dash pad? want to sell the matching set???

My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622

Frijolito1988 · 06-05-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by weaintscared

How much shipped to my shop 29150 How about the dash pad? want to sell the matching set???

My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622

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05-31-2013, 12:24 PM	#1
Frijolito1988 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 421	Keep bench seat or Buddy Buckets ? I know this probably shouldn't be an issue but its driving me crazy. Here is my scenario. I have a 68 SWB , with black / White / Grey / interior. The bench seat was re upholstered by the PO and the dash pad as well and has a matching steering wheel that matches everything really well and gives it a nice clean look. Here is what my truck looks like . Now a few days ago i got some buddy buckets in decent shape really cheap. I installed them on the truck to see how they feel and they feel awesome and look good ( minus the tears / color ). The problem is this. I dont want to re upholster the buckets now, i might do it in a year or so ( dont drive the truck much , still needs some minor engine fixes ) and if I do put in these buckets in I will change the steering wheel and dash pad to match the color of the bucket ( more than likely black ) . Here is how the bucket looks. So the scenarios are A. Keep the bench seat , everything stays the same, sell the buckets and use the money to buy some Coy C5 or Boss 338 B. Sell the Grey bench seat, Grey dash pad , Grey steering wheel and use that money to buy the seat covers and matching dash pad and steering wheel ?

05-31-2013, 12:49 PM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Keep bench seat or Buddy Buckets ? Your bench looks good but I like the BuddyBucket better ,to me they sit better.

05-31-2013, 03:24 PM	#4
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: Keep bench seat or Buddy Buckets ? My girlfriend and I definitely prefer the bench seat in my c-10 __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

05-31-2013, 03:55 PM	#5
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Re: Keep bench seat or Buddy Buckets ? edited by staff Last edited by Liz; 05-31-2013 at 06:21 PM. Reason: please do not turn this into a classified ad thanks

05-31-2013, 06:56 PM	#7
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,739	Re: Keep bench seat or Buddy Buckets ? enjoy the bench for now (looks great) and upholster the buckets when you can. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

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Jerums68 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO Posts: 3	Re: Keep bench seat or Buddy Buckets ? Bucket seats I love mine look way better Posted via Mobile Device

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06-01-2013, 01:11 AM	#12
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06-01-2013, 09:49 AM	#13
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Keep bench seat or Buddy Buckets ? Have the BB's done to match what you have. Keep the bench stored and try the new buddies. Then after a few months either could be sold to recoup all or part of your investment. BB's would go out the door quickly in a gray or black. __________________ '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"

06-01-2013, 03:17 PM	#14
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06-02-2013, 11:37 AM	#15
1967chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Auburn alabama Posts: 155	Re: Keep bench seat or Buddy Buckets ? can i see more pics of peoples truck with buddy buckets in them

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06-04-2013, 01:23 AM	#18
Frijolito1988 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 421	Re: Keep bench seat or Buddy Buckets ? Looks great guys! I am going to keep the buckets and sell the bench to fund the upholstery for the buckets. Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by Sillyoldman; 06-04-2013 at 06:13 AM.

06-04-2013, 01:26 AM	#19
Frijolito1988 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 421	Re: Keep bench seat or Buddy Buckets ? Also if i go this route and I can get atleast $300 for the bench, that would mean I would have these buckets and brand new upholstery for $300



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