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smoke1991 · 06-13-2011, 06:32 PM

How rare are buddy buckets of a 68 cst
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**special-K** · 06-13-2011, 07:01 PM

Fairly uncommon but not quite rare is how I'd rate them

71swb4x4 · 06-13-2011, 07:15 PM

You aren't going to find production numbers if that is what you are after.
I agree with special-K's assessment.

smoke1991 · 06-13-2011, 07:39 PM

Ok thanks guys I found a set of buddy buckets I am going to buy will post pics Asap
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**Dave** · 06-13-2011, 10:41 PM

First, I agree with everything already stated. But let me offer this for thought. I think the term "rare" is widely overused, especially on ebay.

Buddy buckets or the CST A50 seat option is fairly uncommon, these just don't show-up in venues like swap meets or salvage yards like in years past.

However, almost every CST/ Camper Special 67-68 I've parted out had them. I've even seen these seats installed in '68 panel (delivery) truck from the factory where both driver and passenger fold down. That's very uncommon and possibly "rare".

Lastly, I've also seen this seat installed in a '66 Camper Special that was a cab/ chassis, with a custom camper installed and the rear of the cab was cut out to provide a pass thru to the camper.

*Shane* · 06-13-2011, 11:25 PM

not rare, but expensive.

smoke1991 · 06-13-2011, 11:38 PM

They are like these ones but fold down
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VA72C10 · 06-13-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by smoke1991

They are like these ones but fold down
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one thing to consider is they may be dodge seats. Make sure there is a bracket that bolts to the floor as part of the frame under the center jump seat. If not, it's a set of dodge buckets. Worth 150-250 in decent condition...where true buddy buckets start at around 400 most of the time when trashed (although a set sold for 250 on here recently----an absolute steal!) and restored buddy buckets run from 800-1200 easily...

smoke1991 · 06-14-2011, 12:00 AM

The guy said they are not dodge he had the on his truck and parted out the truck after it got wrecked
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**mac808** · 06-14-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by smoke1991

They are like these ones but fold down
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That is an immaculate set you got there! Beautiful!

smoke1991 · 06-14-2011, 12:32 AM

The one in the pic are not mine there like the one in the pic I'll try posting pics asap
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**leddzepp** · 06-16-2011, 11:34 PM

Some buddies will fold down, others have a fixed back frame. There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason as to which ones came in the truck.

06-13-2011, 06:32 PM	#1
smoke1991 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boulder CO Posts: 16	How rare How rare are buddy buckets of a 68 cst Posted via Mobile Device

06-13-2011, 07:01 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How rare Fairly uncommon but not quite rare is how I'd rate them __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-13-2011, 07:15 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: How rare You aren't going to find production numbers if that is what you are after. I agree with special-K's assessment. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-13-2011, 07:39 PM	#4
smoke1991 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boulder CO Posts: 16	Re: How rare Ok thanks guys I found a set of buddy buckets I am going to buy will post pics Asap Posted via Mobile Device

06-13-2011, 10:41 PM	#5
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,395	Re: How rare First, I agree with everything already stated. But let me offer this for thought. I think the term "rare" is widely overused, especially on ebay. Buddy buckets or the CST A50 seat option is fairly uncommon, these just don't show-up in venues like swap meets or salvage yards like in years past. However, almost every CST/ Camper Special 67-68 I've parted out had them. I've even seen these seats installed in '68 panel (delivery) truck from the factory where both driver and passenger fold down. That's very uncommon and possibly "rare". Lastly, I've also seen this seat installed in a '66 Camper Special that was a cab/ chassis, with a custom camper installed and the rear of the cab was cut out to provide a pass thru to the camper.

06-13-2011, 11:25 PM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: How rare not rare, but expensive.

06-13-2011, 11:38 PM	#7
smoke1991 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boulder CO Posts: 16	Re: How rare They are like these ones but fold down Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-14-2011, 12:00 AM	#9
smoke1991 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boulder CO Posts: 16	Re: How rare The guy said they are not dodge he had the on his truck and parted out the truck after it got wrecked Posted via Mobile Device

06-14-2011, 12:32 AM	#11
smoke1991 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boulder CO Posts: 16	Re: How rare The one in the pic are not mine there like the one in the pic I'll try posting pics asap Posted via Mobile Device

06-16-2011, 11:34 PM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,019	Re: How rare Some buddies will fold down, others have a fixed back frame. There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason as to which ones came in the truck. __________________ 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

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