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dan42 · 01-31-2008, 08:25 AM

So, there's a guy doing some work in the office, and he's got a '68 GMC Sierra Grande with a utility bed on it, and it has buddy buckets. I'm pretty sure they're original, but a little beat up. He's willing to trade me for my regular bench seat in my '67, which is in decent shape. What do you think? Would they bolt right in? I'm gonna have to remove them. Here's a couple pictures of his seat. I'm wondering if the bolt pattern is the same.

stllookn · 01-31-2008, 08:33 AM

Mounting is identical. If you are not interested...I will drive down there tomorrow and give him a brand new bench seat for a set of those buckets. Ask him what color he would like me to bring!!!!!!!!!!

67_C-30 · 01-31-2008, 08:37 AM

Oh yeah, I'd jump all over that!

jay_shy · 01-31-2008, 08:54 AM

I'll give him two bench seats for those. Sounds like a great deal.

Jason

19stepSide72 · 01-31-2008, 09:04 AM

UM YEAH UH speechless

jkaylor68gmc · 01-31-2008, 09:32 AM

Trade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Select · 01-31-2008, 09:47 AM

Do it right now!

dan42 · 01-31-2008, 09:49 AM

O.K. - I'm taking my truck over there tomorrow, and he's gonna look at my seat, and he says he can drop of his truck at my house, and I can make the trade. Thanks for the advice.

**jerry moss** · 01-31-2008, 11:20 AM

i did the exact same swap. my next door neighbor was moving and her brother was helping her with his 67 GMC with buddy buckets. drivers side bottom was a little rough so i offered a decent bench plus some cash for them. he said if i'd swap them and give him a seat in better shape than his, i could have the buckets for free. needless to say, it took me a short time to swap them out.
GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

68caliRat · 01-31-2008, 11:30 AM

Dooo eeet!

ETsC10 · 01-31-2008, 11:58 AM

Heck, I have a running, driving (kinda) truck worth less than those seats!
Jump on it!

And, don't feel bad for him. If your seat is original, it's a tip forward bench...quite respectable in it's own rite. If he doesn't care if it's hinged, go look for a later model Nice bench seat for him.

GKsport67 · 02-01-2008, 09:51 PM

Where could i get some buckets seats like that?
...do the DAMN THING!

Frizzle Fry · 02-02-2008, 03:23 AM

I'd trade a bench for just the BB frame!

cruiserman · 02-02-2008, 03:34 AM

What is so great about the bucket seats?

Dingfodgy · 02-02-2008, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserman

What is so great about the bucket seats?

They are a not-so-common (I avoid the word "rare") option for the '67 & '68 model years only. The most attractive part of them is the fold-down center section that acts as an arm rest most of the time, but can be flipped up to accomodate a 3rd. person. This is opposed to the 69-72 buckets with full-time consoles that can only accomodate 2 people.

dan42 · 02-02-2008, 10:30 AM

Also, it appears that they are made of foam and can be modified a little more to make them more comfortable, which is what I plan to do. I'm gonna trade him in a couple of weeks because we'll both be busy, and it's never a done deal until it's a done deal, but it's as close as you can get for now, so I'm pretty excited about it. BTW, it's got camper special badges on the doors, and I can't read the badges on the fenders, but it looks to be the top of the line truck. It also has the original wheel covers, which is a little unusual.

SCOTI · 02-02-2008, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

They are a not-so-common (I avoid the word "rare") option for the '67 & '68 model years only. The most attractive part of them is the fold-down center section that acts as an arm rest most of the time, but can be flipped up to accomodate a 3rd. person. This is opposed to the 69-72 buckets with full-time consoles that can only accomodate 2 people.

Dont forget that the bottom of the buddy bucket is a console for storage.

The top flips up for the 3rd seat; fold it down for a pass/driver arm rest, & lift up the middle seat to access the storage area.

jay_shy · 02-02-2008, 11:47 AM

Dan-42 don't forget to get the bracket that attaches right above the gas tank that the buddy seat rests on when its in the upright position.

Jason

dan42 · 02-03-2008, 12:36 AM

Thanks jay shy - I wasn't aware of that.

krazy_texan · 02-03-2008, 02:35 AM

a sphincter says what

72BlckButy · 02-03-2008, 04:42 AM

Go for it, and don't look back!

01-31-2008, 08:25 AM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	buddy bucket exchange - So, there's a guy doing some work in the office, and he's got a '68 GMC Sierra Grande with a utility bed on it, and it has buddy buckets. I'm pretty sure they're original, but a little beat up. He's willing to trade me for my regular bench seat in my '67, which is in decent shape. What do you think? Would they bolt right in? I'm gonna have to remove them. Here's a couple pictures of his seat. I'm wondering if the bolt pattern is the same. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-31-2008, 08:33 AM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: uddy bucket exchange - Mounting is identical. If you are not interested...I will drive down there tomorrow and give him a brand new bench seat for a set of those buckets. Ask him what color he would like me to bring!!!!!!!!!! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 01-31-2008 at 08:35 AM.

01-31-2008, 08:37 AM	#3
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01-31-2008, 08:54 AM	#4
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: uddy bucket exchange - I'll give him two bench seats for those. Sounds like a great deal. Jason

01-31-2008, 09:04 AM	#5
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01-31-2008, 09:32 AM	#6
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01-31-2008, 09:49 AM	#8
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: uddy bucket exchange - O.K. - I'm taking my truck over there tomorrow, and he's gonna look at my seat, and he says he can drop of his truck at my house, and I can make the trade. Thanks for the advice. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-31-2008, 11:20 AM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,873	Re: uddy bucket exchange - i did the exact same swap. my next door neighbor was moving and her brother was helping her with his 67 GMC with buddy buckets. drivers side bottom was a little rough so i offered a decent bench plus some cash for them. he said if i'd swap them and give him a seat in better shape than his, i could have the buckets for free. needless to say, it took me a short time to swap them out. GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 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

01-31-2008, 11:30 AM	#10
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01-31-2008, 11:58 AM	#11
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: uddy bucket exchange - Heck, I have a running, driving (kinda) truck worth less than those seats! Jump on it! And, don't feel bad for him. If your seat is original, it's a tip forward bench...quite respectable in it's own rite. If he doesn't care if it's hinged, go look for a later model Nice bench seat for him.

02-01-2008, 09:51 PM	#12
GKsport67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 660	Re: buddy bucket exchange - Where could i get some buckets seats like that? ...do the DAMN THING! __________________ www.gkautospa.com Like A Rock! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=397153

02-02-2008, 03:23 AM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: buddy bucket exchange - I'd trade a bench for just the BB frame!

02-02-2008, 03:34 AM	#14
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02-02-2008, 10:30 AM	#16
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: buddy bucket exchange - Also, it appears that they are made of foam and can be modified a little more to make them more comfortable, which is what I plan to do. I'm gonna trade him in a couple of weeks because we'll both be busy, and it's never a done deal until it's a done deal, but it's as close as you can get for now, so I'm pretty excited about it. BTW, it's got camper special badges on the doors, and I can't read the badges on the fenders, but it looks to be the top of the line truck. It also has the original wheel covers, which is a little unusual. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7



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02-02-2008, 11:47 AM	#18
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: buddy bucket exchange - Dan-42 don't forget to get the bracket that attaches right above the gas tank that the buddy seat rests on when its in the upright position. Jason

02-03-2008, 12:36 AM	#19
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: buddy bucket exchange - Thanks jay shy - I wasn't aware of that. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-03-2008, 02:35 AM	#20
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02-03-2008, 04:42 AM	#21
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