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**dagnabbitt** · 02-21-2021, 09:16 PM

Hi everyone. I found these at the junkyard today for 20 bucks and had to have them. This isn't a "what are these" post, they came out of an 86 Chev tradesman style man... my question is one that has probably been asked before, though: are these for all intents and purposes the same as 67-6 buddy seats. That is, if I refoam them and recover them with the proper upholstery, is there any real difference?

I like that they both have sliders on them, and whatever answer I get, I am happy with my purchase and will use them.

**Grumpy old man** · 02-21-2021, 10:41 PM

They are not the same , The inner frames are different and premade buddy seat covers won't fit on them . Take them to a custom upholstery shop and have custom covers made .

**dagnabbitt** · 02-21-2021, 11:03 PM

Thanks Grumpy, I was hoping you'd see my post and respond. I will see if my local guy can make them presentable.

**Grumpy old man** · 02-21-2021, 11:39 PM

You found a great deal , I would have bought them .

02-21-2021, 09:16 PM	#1
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,453	Van Seats Hi everyone. I found these at the junkyard today for 20 bucks and had to have them. This isn't a "what are these" post, they came out of an 86 Chev tradesman style man... my question is one that has probably been asked before, though: are these for all intents and purposes the same as 67-6 buddy seats. That is, if I refoam them and recover them with the proper upholstery, is there any real difference? I like that they both have sliders on them, and whatever answer I get, I am happy with my purchase and will use them. Attached Images __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

02-21-2021, 10:41 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Van Seats They are not the same , The inner frames are different and premade buddy seat covers won't fit on them . Take them to a custom upholstery shop and have custom covers made . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

02-21-2021, 11:03 PM	#3
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,453	Re: Van Seats Thanks Grumpy, I was hoping you'd see my post and respond. I will see if my local guy can make them presentable. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

02-21-2021, 11:39 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Van Seats You found a great deal , I would have bought them . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

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