Buddy Bucket Seats - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68Mike · 07-26-2009, 03:24 PM

I have little to no knowledge on them, so how do I know if the seats I have are chevy or dodge buddy buckets?

okay here are the pics...

**john** · 07-26-2009, 05:56 PM

Post a pic of the cushions and seat frame.

**70cst** · 07-26-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Mike

I have little to no knowledge on them, so how do I know if the seats I have are chevy or dodge buddy buckets?

yes I know if I post pics it will be easier

those will come shortly

With pics comes the answer you seek grasshopper.

68Mike · 08-05-2009, 12:41 AM

ttt

C/10 King · 08-05-2009, 12:59 AM

They look like chevy seats to me.

68Mike · 08-06-2009, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the info

Dynomutt · 08-06-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

They look like chevy seats to me.

Now that's just WRONG!

70rs/ss · 08-07-2009, 12:24 PM

I, umh, need a set of the frames if you care to cull one from your heard

!

ChevLoRay · 08-07-2009, 02:18 PM

These aren't mine, but they are from a '68. They have the original seat belt for the center seat and the buckles for the outer seats.

rustSpot · 08-07-2009, 02:26 PM

Saw a set yesterday on Dallas CL if anyone is looking. Think they were $650.

clear · 01-13-2010, 04:08 PM

Anyone know if that style of buckets came in a 1970 CST 10 SWB? Wondering if the ones in my truck are the originals or from a earlier truck.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-13-2010, 04:11 PM

no buddy buckets after 68'. You should have the sporty bucket seats if they are original. Trevor

HuggerCST · 01-13-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by clear

Anyone know if that style of buckets came in a 1970 CST 10 SWB? Wondering if the ones in my truck are the originals or from a earlier truck.

Herer's what would have come in a '70.

clear · 01-13-2010, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the quick responses. The buckets with the child seat in the center with storage under it is what I have now like pictured above. I take it I should have the console in the center? Think the style I have now can be converted or is the seat frame different? Thanks

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-13-2010, 05:21 PM

No, the seat foam/structure and the brackets are way wrong. Trevor

HuggerCST · 01-13-2010, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clear

Thanks for the quick responses. The buckets with the child seat in the center with storage under it is what I have now like pictured above. I take it I should have the console in the center? Think the style I have now can be converted or is the seat frame different? Thanks

No they are completely different seats, but what you have is very desirable, so you shouldn't have a hard time trading or selling it if you decide to switch. Of course the buckets and console are too, so expect them to be kinda pricey. You will probably spend $700-$1200 for a restored set.(buckets/console) The buddy buckets run about the same.

**too much stuff** · 01-13-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

These aren't mine, but they are from a '68. They have the original seat belt for the center seat and the buckles for the outer seats.

Those seat belts are from a late model something i believe.

Easiest way i tell on the frames is the chevy frame has the extra attaching point under the center console. Not there on a dodge.

dracko · 06-01-2010, 12:26 PM

anyone know if 67-72 buddy bucket seats will fit into a '64? i know anything is possible with modifications, but just wondering if its a relatively easy swap.

cheers.

SCOTI · 06-01-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dracko

anyone know if 67-72 buddy bucket seats will fit into a '64? i know anything is possible with modifications, but just wondering if its a relatively easy swap.

cheers.

Yes, like they were made for 'em. The factory bench seat holes line up w/the buddy-bucket frame holes so nothing extra needed there. The center support needs to be shortened to fit the 64's floor pan. That's as simple as cutting the original 90° end off, drilling some holes, & bolting it back on @ the correct height.... I have some going in my 64.

dracko · 06-01-2010, 05:58 PM

Hey thanks scoti! Good to hear. I don't have the seats yet, but at least if I manage to find some I know to buy'em. if you get some pics of yours fire them my way. drackett_19@hotmail.com

cheers

SCOTI · 06-01-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dracko

Hey thanks scoti! Good to hear. I don't have the seats yet, but at least if I manage to find some I know to buy'em. if you get some pics of yours fire them my way. drackett_19@hotmail.com

cheers

I've posted pics of the seats, but don't have any of them in the truck. I will be able to get some in the next few weeks once I get the truck back from the paint shop (for the interior).

Before & after . . ....

ewinston70 · 09-24-2010, 02:03 PM

Can someone send me the measurement of the metal seat pan for the middle buddy seat? I got a smoking deal on a buddy bucket seat, but it was missing that piece. I will need to fabricate my own pan. Any help would be greatly appreciated! - Eric

**FL71C10** · 11-02-2010, 09:09 AM

Will buddy buckets from a 66 chevy truck fit in our trucks?

'72_GMC · 03-07-2011, 01:03 PM

Can anybody tell me how the center Buddy seat back works in a
Suburban? I bought a set yesterday and it looks like that center seat back would just flop over backwards till the top hit the floor without a gas tank to lean on, is something missing?

**leddzepp** · 03-07-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by '72_GMC

Can anybody tell me how the center Buddy seat back works in a
Suburban? I bought a set yesterday and it looks like that center seat back would just flop over backwards till the top hit the floor without a gas tank to lean on, is something missing?

the center will flop over backwards. not practical for a suburban...which is why they only came in trucks.
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07-26-2009, 03:24 PM	#1
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Buddy Bucket Seats I have little to no knowledge on them, so how do I know if the seats I have are chevy or dodge buddy buckets? okay here are the pics... Attached Images __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo Last edited by 68Mike; 08-05-2009 at 12:37 AM.

07-26-2009, 05:56 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats Post a pic of the cushions and seat frame. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

08-05-2009, 12:41 AM	#4
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats ttt __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

08-05-2009, 12:59 AM	#5
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats They look like chevy seats to me. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

08-06-2009, 06:51 PM	#6
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats Thanks for the info __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

08-07-2009, 12:24 PM	#8
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats I, umh, need a set of the frames if you care to cull one from your heard ! Last edited by 70rs/ss; 08-07-2009 at 12:24 PM.

08-07-2009, 02:18 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats These aren't mine, but they are from a '68. They have the original seat belt for the center seat and the buckles for the outer seats. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-07-2009, 02:26 PM	#10
rustSpot NO REGRETS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 498	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats Saw a set yesterday on Dallas CL if anyone is looking. Think they were $650.

01-13-2010, 04:08 PM	#11
clear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NM Posts: 46	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats Anyone know if that style of buckets came in a 1970 CST 10 SWB? Wondering if the ones in my truck are the originals or from a earlier truck.

01-13-2010, 04:11 PM	#12
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats no buddy buckets after 68'. You should have the sporty bucket seats if they are original. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-13-2010, 04:25 PM	#14
clear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NM Posts: 46	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats Thanks for the quick responses. The buckets with the child seat in the center with storage under it is what I have now like pictured above. I take it I should have the console in the center? Think the style I have now can be converted or is the seat frame different? Thanks Last edited by clear; 01-13-2010 at 04:27 PM.

01-13-2010, 05:21 PM	#15
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats No, the seat foam/structure and the brackets are way wrong. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-01-2010, 12:26 PM	#18
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 809	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats anyone know if 67-72 buddy bucket seats will fit into a '64? i know anything is possible with modifications, but just wondering if its a relatively easy swap. cheers.

06-01-2010, 05:58 PM	#20
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 809	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats Hey thanks scoti! Good to hear. I don't have the seats yet, but at least if I manage to find some I know to buy'em. if you get some pics of yours fire them my way. drackett_19@hotmail.com cheers

09-24-2010, 02:03 PM	#22
ewinston70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats Can someone send me the measurement of the metal seat pan for the middle buddy seat? I got a smoking deal on a buddy bucket seat, but it was missing that piece. I will need to fabricate my own pan. Any help would be greatly appreciated! - Eric



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11-02-2010, 09:09 AM	#23
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats Will buddy buckets from a 66 chevy truck fit in our trucks? __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

03-07-2011, 01:03 PM	#24
'72_GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 54	Re: Buddy Bucket Seats Can anybody tell me how the center Buddy seat back works in a Suburban? I bought a set yesterday and it looks like that center seat back would just flop over backwards till the top hit the floor without a gas tank to lean on, is something missing? Last edited by leddzepp; 03-07-2011 at 02:06 PM. Reason: wtb by a non-subscriber

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