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mclairmo · 11-17-2009, 09:23 PM

I am just too excited, could not wait to share my good fortune with everyone. A local used parts place has 2 complete sets of buddy buckets and the guy only wants $125 for each set. I am heading over with $250 cash tomorrow to pick them up. Hopefully, the trucks he has will have tach dashes and tilt columns, too. Might need to raid the piggy bank tonight, just in case.

BigRed Beast · 11-17-2009, 09:26 PM

There goes the trip to Hawaii...when you explain this to the wife/girlfriend, know that we are behind you...waaaaay behind you...

Yours in pain...

DB

mclairmo · 11-17-2009, 09:30 PM

What she don't know won't hurt her. Anyway, I can sell everything for 2 or 3 times what I'll end up paying. I consider it an investment, better than stocks and bonds.

Sinister · 11-17-2009, 09:43 PM

Nice score.

screamin_c10 · 11-17-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclairmo

I consider it an investment, better than stocks and bonds.

Man aint that the TRUTH!!!

powell72 · 11-18-2009, 12:46 AM

It's gonna be hard getting to sleep tonight thinking about those! Post up some pics of the big score when you get them.

mclairmo · 11-18-2009, 05:01 AM

Yeah, it's 1:00 am and I can't sleep. I've got to get the seats tomorrow, a nice set of 6 lug alloy wheels and tires on Thursday from a Toyota 4x4 ($110) and another set of 87 Blazer 6 lug alloys and tires on Friday ($100). Last week, I scored two new complete sets of Energy Suspension front sway bar bushing/bracket kits for only $21 for both sets (one was 1 1/16, other is 1 1/8), a new in the box Counterpart cargo lamp kit for $15, a set of nice late model GM 6 lug rims and great Dunlop all terrain tires with 1/4 inch of tread left for only $1 (that's one dollar) and an awesome Grant 4 spoke billet leather wrapped steering wheel for only $10. Seems like the economy is forcing everyone to unload parts dirt cheap. I can't stop myself from buying all this stuff. When my wife finds out though, there will be hell to pay.

**mikey531** · 11-18-2009, 06:58 AM

Let me help you!! Tell me where everything is and you won't have to explain anything to your wife !! Seriously nice score ! I wish there were still junk yards around me...

**special-K** · 11-18-2009, 08:58 AM

Darn speculators buyin`up all the good deals!

J/K...just jealous.

C20-67_N_MO · 11-18-2009, 09:02 AM

Okay ?? do these seats really cost on the high side?

Is it because they are getting harder to find these days?

72BlckButy · 11-18-2009, 09:32 AM

C20-67_N_MO, yes they are getting more and more difficult to locate, and can bring $400+ for a worn down set.

Amazing deal mclairmo!

mclairmo · 11-18-2009, 01:40 PM

Yeah, I just confirmed with the guy he has two sets of buddy buckets at his yard now and I am heading over in about 2 hours with cash in hand. A set just sold on Ebay for over $400 including shipping and it was missing the center bucket. All these deals were actually found through CL and Ebay. The self serve yards don't have anything anymore. I actually bought the $10 Grant steering wheel from a guy selling on Ebay that told me he is retired now and goes to Ecology wrecking every freaking day and that they know him there and set aside all the good stuff for him, which sucks for the rest of us. I usually search just my surrounding area on Ebay so as to avoid shipping. That's how I have found many sets of rims for cheap. Nobody else bids because the shipping is too much. I bid $1 and win it and just pick them up locally. Turn around, clean em up, fix em up and put them on CL and sell them for $100 or more. Gives me a little extra money for my own projects.

LOW DOUGH · 11-18-2009, 01:46 PM

wow.. good deal.. post pics!

C20-67_N_MO · 11-18-2009, 01:55 PM

YIKES!

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/pts/1452050340.html

500 bones!

**wancosc356** · 11-18-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclairmo

Yeah, I just confirmed with the guy he has two sets of buddy buckets at his yard now and I am heading over in about 2 hours with cash in hand. A set just sold on Ebay for over $400 including shipping and it was missing the center bucket. All these deals were actually found through CL and Ebay. The self serve yards don't have anything anymore. I actually bought the $10 Grant steering wheel from a guy selling on Ebay that told me he is retired now and goes to Ecology wrecking every freaking day and that they know him there and set aside all the good stuff for him, which sucks for the rest of us. I usually search just my surrounding area on Ebay so as to avoid shipping. That's how I have found many sets of rims for cheap. Nobody else bids because the shipping is too much. I bid $1 and win it and just pick them up locally. Turn around, clean em up, fix em up and put them on CL and sell them for $100 or more. Gives me a little extra money for my own projects.

That set that sold on ebay was a super clean set....minus the missing center seat. Excellent foam. Even the covers were clean with no rips or tears.

**68350** · 11-18-2009, 02:49 PM

Buddy buckets are in the 400 dollar range for a set that needs complete resto. Restored sets are 1k plus last time I looked. Fantastic score, no two ways about it.

**wancosc356** · 11-18-2009, 02:50 PM

Yep. Very true. Who wouldn't take two sets of buddy buckets for $250??? Nice find.

mclairmo · 11-18-2009, 05:28 PM

Well, sorry folks but they were not buddy buckets at all. The set of buckets still in a truck were not oem. However, the set the seller had stashed inside appeared to be the 69-72 truck buckets. No console, though. They don't fold forward but have all the correct brackets and sliders/tracks/rod. They also don't have backs to them. The foam is perfect and the covers actually are almost perfect. Talked the seller down to $100 for the pair. Will post pics tonight so you can all help me ID them. He had three 67-72 trucks but no really good parts. He had two rust free tailgates but they were slightly bowed and had some small dents; not worth buying IMO.

**68350** · 11-18-2009, 05:32 PM

Sounds like the 69-72 buckets are truck buckets! Not much different than blazers other than blazers had different passenger seat brackets and had a plastic back. The truck passenger tracks(or stationary mounts) are worth more, too. Staying tuned for pics.

mclairmo · 11-18-2009, 05:35 PM

Yeah, the passenger side seat has two stationary brackets and do not slide. They sure do look like truck buckets that I have seen on here before.

**wancosc356** · 11-18-2009, 05:55 PM

Bummer. Nice score on the truck buckets though.

mclairmo · 11-18-2009, 06:00 PM

Seller said they were out of a truck that had been converted to a camper. He did not remember the exact year but was pretty sure it was a 67-72. I've been searching this site for pics of the seats and brackets and I'm 99% sure these are correct 69-72 truck buckets with all the proper brackets and sliders.

powell72 · 11-18-2009, 07:38 PM

That sucks about the buddy buckets, but '69-72 buckets for $100 is smoking also!

C/10 King · 11-18-2009, 08:11 PM

Thats to bad, Remember that old saying "If seems to good to be true... it probably is". Hopefully next time.

mclairmo · 11-18-2009, 10:31 PM

Here they are. Let me know if I paid too much for these.

11-17-2009, 09:23 PM	#1
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Buddy Buckets Gone Wild I am just too excited, could not wait to share my good fortune with everyone. A local used parts place has 2 complete sets of buddy buckets and the guy only wants $125 for each set. I am heading over with $250 cash tomorrow to pick them up. Hopefully, the trucks he has will have tach dashes and tilt columns, too. Might need to raid the piggy bank tonight, just in case.

11-17-2009, 09:26 PM	#2
BigRed Beast Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 140	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild There goes the trip to Hawaii...when you explain this to the wife/girlfriend, know that we are behind you...waaaaay behind you... Yours in pain... DB __________________ Big Red Beast 1972 Blazer CST AC/Auto/4x4 "Project" 1997 F 350 CC Powerstroke "The Great White"

11-17-2009, 09:30 PM	#3
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild What she don't know won't hurt her. Anyway, I can sell everything for 2 or 3 times what I'll end up paying. I consider it an investment, better than stocks and bonds.

11-17-2009, 09:43 PM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Nice score. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

11-18-2009, 12:46 AM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild It's gonna be hard getting to sleep tonight thinking about those! Post up some pics of the big score when you get them. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-18-2009, 05:01 AM	#7
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Yeah, it's 1:00 am and I can't sleep. I've got to get the seats tomorrow, a nice set of 6 lug alloy wheels and tires on Thursday from a Toyota 4x4 ($110) and another set of 87 Blazer 6 lug alloys and tires on Friday ($100). Last week, I scored two new complete sets of Energy Suspension front sway bar bushing/bracket kits for only $21 for both sets (one was 1 1/16, other is 1 1/8), a new in the box Counterpart cargo lamp kit for $15, a set of nice late model GM 6 lug rims and great Dunlop all terrain tires with 1/4 inch of tread left for only $1 (that's one dollar) and an awesome Grant 4 spoke billet leather wrapped steering wheel for only $10. Seems like the economy is forcing everyone to unload parts dirt cheap. I can't stop myself from buying all this stuff. When my wife finds out though, there will be hell to pay.

11-18-2009, 06:58 AM	#8
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 794	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Let me help you!! Tell me where everything is and you won't have to explain anything to your wife !! Seriously nice score ! I wish there were still junk yards around me... Last edited by mikey531; 11-18-2009 at 06:58 AM.

11-18-2009, 08:58 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Darn speculators buyin`up all the good deals! J/K...just jealous. __________________ "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 ~

11-18-2009, 09:02 AM	#10
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Okay ?? do these seats really cost on the high side? Is it because they are getting harder to find these days? __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

11-18-2009, 09:32 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild C20-67_N_MO, yes they are getting more and more difficult to locate, and can bring $400+ for a worn down set. Amazing deal mclairmo! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 11-18-2009 at 09:33 AM.

11-18-2009, 01:40 PM	#12
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Yeah, I just confirmed with the guy he has two sets of buddy buckets at his yard now and I am heading over in about 2 hours with cash in hand. A set just sold on Ebay for over $400 including shipping and it was missing the center bucket. All these deals were actually found through CL and Ebay. The self serve yards don't have anything anymore. I actually bought the $10 Grant steering wheel from a guy selling on Ebay that told me he is retired now and goes to Ecology wrecking every freaking day and that they know him there and set aside all the good stuff for him, which sucks for the rest of us. I usually search just my surrounding area on Ebay so as to avoid shipping. That's how I have found many sets of rims for cheap. Nobody else bids because the shipping is too much. I bid $1 and win it and just pick them up locally. Turn around, clean em up, fix em up and put them on CL and sell them for $100 or more. Gives me a little extra money for my own projects.

11-18-2009, 01:46 PM	#13
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild wow.. good deal.. post pics!

11-18-2009, 01:55 PM	#14
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild YIKES! http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/pts/1452050340.html 500 bones! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

11-18-2009, 02:49 PM	#16
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Buddy buckets are in the 400 dollar range for a set that needs complete resto. Restored sets are 1k plus last time I looked. Fantastic score, no two ways about it. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

11-18-2009, 02:50 PM	#17
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Yep. Very true. Who wouldn't take two sets of buddy buckets for $250??? Nice find. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152



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11-18-2009, 05:28 PM	#18
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Well, sorry folks but they were not buddy buckets at all. The set of buckets still in a truck were not oem. However, the set the seller had stashed inside appeared to be the 69-72 truck buckets. No console, though. They don't fold forward but have all the correct brackets and sliders/tracks/rod. They also don't have backs to them. The foam is perfect and the covers actually are almost perfect. Talked the seller down to $100 for the pair. Will post pics tonight so you can all help me ID them. He had three 67-72 trucks but no really good parts. He had two rust free tailgates but they were slightly bowed and had some small dents; not worth buying IMO.

11-18-2009, 05:32 PM	#19
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Sounds like the 69-72 buckets are truck buckets! Not much different than blazers other than blazers had different passenger seat brackets and had a plastic back. The truck passenger tracks(or stationary mounts) are worth more, too. Staying tuned for pics. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

11-18-2009, 05:35 PM	#20
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Yeah, the passenger side seat has two stationary brackets and do not slide. They sure do look like truck buckets that I have seen on here before.

11-18-2009, 05:55 PM	#21
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Bummer. Nice score on the truck buckets though. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

11-18-2009, 06:00 PM	#22
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Seller said they were out of a truck that had been converted to a camper. He did not remember the exact year but was pretty sure it was a 67-72. I've been searching this site for pics of the seats and brackets and I'm 99% sure these are correct 69-72 truck buckets with all the proper brackets and sliders.

11-18-2009, 07:38 PM	#23
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild That sucks about the buddy buckets, but '69-72 buckets for $100 is smoking also! __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-18-2009, 08:11 PM	#24
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Thats to bad, Remember that old saying "If seems to good to be true... it probably is". Hopefully next time. __________________ 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"

11-18-2009, 10:31 PM	#25
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Buddy Buckets Gone Wild Here they are. Let me know if I paid too much for these. Attached Images

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