whats so special about these buckets ? (67-68) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matt_field · 03-02-2003, 10:08 PM

just saw this off ebay... says really rare and all that. is somthing really special about these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33701

*Shane* · 03-02-2003, 10:10 PM

yeah ... not alot of trucks were equiped with them and they are pretty hard to find.

Naturally I would say that ... I have a set!

70cst10_05 · 03-02-2003, 10:20 PM

i saw a set last year at the lincoln swap meet covered in leather for 1000 bucks, and my dad said he has had anywhere from 3-5 sets of them and my brother had his redone in his 67 cst i am driving while im fixin my truck up, so the trucks ugly but im ridin in comfort. haha
kevin

Longhorn Man · 03-02-2003, 11:21 PM

The tripple buckets were only offered in 67/68 trucks. (I don't know about burbs though) and they bring in top dollar becouse both low production numbers, and also the fact that some people (myself included) want buckets, but don't want to exclude a 3rd person from taking a ride.
I pray I find a set in a junk yard with unknowing manigment.

Earl Junior · 03-03-2003, 01:26 PM

I posted this somewhere else too.

I'm seriously considering swapping in something along the lines of this '67 Cutlass front bench.

Not exactly bucket, but close. And the best thing is that it still looks right for the time period.

And this set sold for $50!

Chip327 · 03-04-2003, 04:28 AM

WWWWHOOOOOOOAAAAAA
Flash back for a minute there! Same color and everything as mine before they were reupholstered.

As everyone else has said they are a good find and a hard find. They are a rare factory bucket seat and let me tell you there are a lot of people wanting mine. I had my reupholstered and refoamed ( they werent in the best of condition as the vinyl had cracked on them ) but I did an 11 hour road trip in my truck last summer and felt better in my truck seats then 11 hours in any new car seat Ive ever sat in. Just my opinion but I wont be getting rid of my seats anytime soon.

sneakysnake · 03-04-2003, 10:50 AM

I have those in my truck, was told they came out of a blazer,
works well with a chop top even had to lower them two inches for fear of bumping my head

**jerry moss** · 03-04-2003, 11:19 AM

i run those in all my trucks. i have a set getting redone right now and to me they are super comfortable. those on ebay sold cheap and i think the seller is going to be surprised when he tries to ship them , i sent a set to michigan several years ago and shipping was $120.00 back then.

chaptr2 · 03-04-2003, 11:55 AM

Matt, here is a set I picked up recently in a wrecking yard for cheap ($100). They have the center seat as an armrest, a little jump seat, and a center console all in one. Plus they are very comfortable to sit in. Why wouldn’t you like to have a rare and comfortable set of bucket seats in your truck?

**StingRay** · 03-04-2003, 11:58 AM

I have a set exactly like those too but in slightly better condition. I paid 300 Canadian to a very good friend and considered it a good deal. It took me 8 years to track down a set around here.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-04-2003, 01:00 PM

I have them in my 70, Paid $600 already done in Hounds Tooth.

I like um

Custom 68 · 03-04-2003, 02:56 PM

I agree on the shipping it will be much much higher. That makes them even a better deal. hey Steve (1970 CST) I would really like to see a picture or 10

of those seats in the Hounds tooth. I will probably be redoing my set sometime...
Thanks
Dave

Pumkin Truck · 03-04-2003, 03:55 PM

MAN! you guys made me want that type of bucket seats! Anybody have any pics of the buckets seats they used in the 69-72 model? I was going to put some captain's chairs taht my dad has in my truck, they are nice adn they swivel too. but no i have the urge to go to the junk yard!

Stano · 03-04-2003, 09:10 PM

Earl Junior be warned the cutlass seats may be a little narrow for the cab of your truck. I had a set of seats out of a 68 caprice similar to the ones you show,and they were power and all. Looked nice just needed upholstered. My dad and I wrestled them into my truck they were too narrow and if you moved them to where the steering wheel was in front of you there was too much room between the pass. door and seat. If the seat was centered in the cab you had to lean to the left to put both hands on the wheel. And there was lots of space between the seat and doors. Good luck just giving you a heads up on a possible problem. The seat you got may fit perfect.

O'l Buck · 03-05-2003, 03:35 AM

Earl Junior.....if that cutlass seat won't fit your truck, you could always give it to me........I'd love to find a seat like that for my 67 cutlass...........speaking of Chevy buckets, didn't D@dge use the same seats in like 74 or so pickups?......my FIL has a 74 in his junkyard that has a very similar seat to the ones pictured.

skyhawk1 · 03-05-2003, 07:59 AM

Guys I've got a set out of a 67 Jimmy just sitting here in my garage that I had reupholstered in black vinyl with black cloth inserts. We had a flood here in July of 01 and they got wet. I used a pressure washer and cleaned them several times out in the sun and they look new again. I never did install them. I'm thinking of bringing them to Pigeon Forge this year and let somebody have them real cheap. (no middle seat). I've also got a front and middle seat for 72 Burb is anyone is interested. They came along after the flood.

kingparts · 03-06-2003, 10:57 AM

I will be there at the show and would be interested in the bucket seats. Bring them down and let me look at them. If nothng else you can put them on my vendor spots for sale. Send me a pm on how much you want for them.
David

72sub · 03-06-2003, 01:35 PM

skyhawk1, is the front seat for the '72 suburban a bench or bucket?

Gene · 03-06-2003, 01:35 PM

These came in my friends 69 but I bought them from him for 200 bucks.

Seats are perfect and were the right color for my truck.

skyhawk1 · 03-06-2003, 05:55 PM

The Suburban seat is a bench. But I was out in the garage today looking at the original seats and I've decided to get them redone and put them back in the Suburban. (I've got a set of buckes and middle seat out of a 94 Blazer in there now.) As a matter of fact, I'm thinking about selling the 72 Burb, I'll be driving it when I come to Pigeon Forge (it's my daily driver). Anyway, if anyone's interested you can talk to me there. Hope to meet some of you board members in May.

**PICKMUP** · 03-07-2003, 11:55 PM

I might have a nice center CST seat. If you sell them & the new guy needs the center have them get in touch.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-08-2003, 12:48 PM

Dave
You asked to see the seat in my truck, here it is

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-08-2003, 12:49 PM

2nd view

03-02-2003, 10:08 PM	#1
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	whats so special about these buckets ? (67-68) just saw this off ebay... says really rare and all that. is somthing really special about these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33701 __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

03-02-2003, 10:20 PM	#3
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	i saw a set last year at the lincoln swap meet covered in leather for 1000 bucks, and my dad said he has had anywhere from 3-5 sets of them and my brother had his redone in his 67 cst i am driving while im fixin my truck up, so the trucks ugly but im ridin in comfort. haha kevin __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

03-03-2003, 01:26 PM	#5
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	I posted this somewhere else too. I'm seriously considering swapping in something along the lines of this '67 Cutlass front bench. Not exactly bucket, but close. And the best thing is that it still looks right for the time period. And this set sold for $50! __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert

03-04-2003, 04:28 AM	#6
Chip327 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 45	WWWWHOOOOOOOAAAAAA Flash back for a minute there! Same color and everything as mine before they were reupholstered. As everyone else has said they are a good find and a hard find. They are a rare factory bucket seat and let me tell you there are a lot of people wanting mine. I had my reupholstered and refoamed ( they werent in the best of condition as the vinyl had cracked on them ) but I did an 11 hour road trip in my truck last summer and felt better in my truck seats then 11 hours in any new car seat Ive ever sat in. Just my opinion but I wont be getting rid of my seats anytime soon. __________________ CHIP327 67 GMC Pickup

03-04-2003, 11:19 AM	#8
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	i run those in all my trucks. i have a set getting redone right now and to me they are super comfortable. those on ebay sold cheap and i think the seller is going to be surprised when he tries to ship them , i sent a set to michigan several years ago and shipping was $120.00 back then. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-02-2003, 10:10 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	yeah ... not alot of trucks were equiped with them and they are pretty hard to find. Naturally I would say that ... I have a set!

03-02-2003, 11:21 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The tripple buckets were only offered in 67/68 trucks. (I don't know about burbs though) and they bring in top dollar becouse both low production numbers, and also the fact that some people (myself included) want buckets, but don't want to exclude a 3rd person from taking a ride. I pray I find a set in a junk yard with unknowing manigment.

03-04-2003, 10:50 AM	#7
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	I have those in my truck, was told they came out of a blazer, works well with a chop top even had to lower them two inches for fear of bumping my head

03-04-2003, 11:55 AM	#9
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Matt, here is a set I picked up recently in a wrecking yard for cheap ($100). They have the center seat as an armrest, a little jump seat, and a center console all in one. Plus they are very comfortable to sit in. Why wouldn’t you like to have a rare and comfortable set of bucket seats in your truck? Attached Images __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205 Last edited by chaptr2; 03-04-2003 at 01:09 PM.

03-04-2003, 11:58 AM	#10
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	I have a set exactly like those too but in slightly better condition. I paid 300 Canadian to a very good friend and considered it a good deal. It took me 8 years to track down a set around here. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

03-04-2003, 01:00 PM	#11
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	I have them in my 70, Paid $600 already done in Hounds Tooth. I like um __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-04-2003, 02:56 PM	#12
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	I agree on the shipping it will be much much higher. That makes them even a better deal. hey Steve (1970 CST) I would really like to see a picture or 10 of those seats in the Hounds tooth. I will probably be redoing my set sometime... Thanks Dave __________________ 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!"

03-04-2003, 03:55 PM	#13
Pumkin Truck Thats just prime! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 720	MAN! you guys made me want that type of bucket seats! Anybody have any pics of the buckets seats they used in the 69-72 model? I was going to put some captain's chairs taht my dad has in my truck, they are nice adn they swivel too. but no i have the urge to go to the junk yard! __________________ 69 GMC short bed stepside with a wimpy six that can barely pull itself. 99 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1 Bad 5.7ltr LS1

03-04-2003, 09:10 PM	#14
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Earl Junior be warned the cutlass seats may be a little narrow for the cab of your truck. I had a set of seats out of a 68 caprice similar to the ones you show,and they were power and all. Looked nice just needed upholstered. My dad and I wrestled them into my truck they were too narrow and if you moved them to where the steering wheel was in front of you there was too much room between the pass. door and seat. If the seat was centered in the cab you had to lean to the left to put both hands on the wheel. And there was lots of space between the seat and doors. Good luck just giving you a heads up on a possible problem. The seat you got may fit perfect. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

03-05-2003, 03:35 AM	#15
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Earl Junior.....if that cutlass seat won't fit your truck, you could always give it to me........I'd love to find a seat like that for my 67 cutlass...........speaking of Chevy buckets, didn't D@dge use the same seats in like 74 or so pickups?......my FIL has a 74 in his junkyard that has a very similar seat to the ones pictured. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska



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03-05-2003, 07:59 AM	#16
skyhawk1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Oceana WV USA Posts: 184	Guys I've got a set out of a 67 Jimmy just sitting here in my garage that I had reupholstered in black vinyl with black cloth inserts. We had a flood here in July of 01 and they got wet. I used a pressure washer and cleaned them several times out in the sun and they look new again. I never did install them. I'm thinking of bringing them to Pigeon Forge this year and let somebody have them real cheap. (no middle seat). I've also got a front and middle seat for 72 Burb is anyone is interested. They came along after the flood. __________________ "The World's a Mess"! 71 C-10 72 Suburban 2WD Oceana, West Virginia

03-06-2003, 10:57 AM	#17
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	I will be there at the show and would be interested in the bucket seats. Bring them down and let me look at them. If nothng else you can put them on my vendor spots for sale. Send me a pm on how much you want for them. David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

03-06-2003, 01:35 PM	#18
72sub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 71	skyhawk1, is the front seat for the '72 suburban a bench or bucket?

03-06-2003, 01:35 PM	#19
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	These came in my friends 69 but I bought them from him for 200 bucks. Seats are perfect and were the right color for my truck. Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

03-06-2003, 05:55 PM	#20
skyhawk1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Oceana WV USA Posts: 184	The Suburban seat is a bench. But I was out in the garage today looking at the original seats and I've decided to get them redone and put them back in the Suburban. (I've got a set of buckes and middle seat out of a 94 Blazer in there now.) As a matter of fact, I'm thinking about selling the 72 Burb, I'll be driving it when I come to Pigeon Forge (it's my daily driver). Anyway, if anyone's interested you can talk to me there. Hope to meet some of you board members in May. __________________ "The World's a Mess"! 71 C-10 72 Suburban 2WD Oceana, West Virginia

03-07-2003, 11:55 PM	#21
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Center Seat I might have a nice center CST seat. If you sell them & the new guy needs the center have them get in touch. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

03-08-2003, 12:48 PM	#22
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Dave You asked to see the seat in my truck, here it is __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-08-2003, 12:49 PM	#23
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	2nd view __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

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