Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

echo72 · 12-27-2009, 08:36 PM

I went to the pull-a-part today, and I picked up these seats out of a 79 Jeep Wagoneer. I saw some posts that said Dodge, Chrysler, & Jeep models will work. The only difference I see is a smaller middle console instead of the bigger console in some buddy buckets. I only shelled out $50 bucks for the set. Do you think it's a good deal? Any suggestions?

70Custom10Nut · 12-27-2009, 10:09 PM

Looks ok to me. If you recover them in your color, put mounting brackets from our trucks under them (unless they"re flat then just use them as is), not many could tell tell difference. Cnut

vectorit · 12-28-2009, 12:10 AM

They don't look right to me.

Hit up C10King since he deals a lot with those, he I think would be able to tell you for sure.

Longhorn Man · 12-28-2009, 12:24 AM

they look nothing like buddy buckets to me... but for 50 bucks, it's a good deal. You could tripple your money in no time IMO.

**too much stuff** · 12-28-2009, 12:48 AM

For sure NOT buddy buckets. Still a good buy however.

Smallz72project · 12-28-2009, 01:27 AM

+2 on definetely not being buddy buckets, but yea for 50 bucks thats a good deal. The seats you got have to much side bolster and the seat back is taller then a authentic buddy bucket seat would be, and the middle seat if you can call that a seat is way too small. The real deals middle seat is almost as wide as the actual buckets...but not quite.

cdowns · 12-28-2009, 08:00 AM

go to upholstery shop with pics of what our truck buckets look like and they can make up clones that most people wouldn't know the difference from originals at a fraction of the price of "factory correct" seats will cost you

big_al_71 · 12-28-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

go to upholstery shop with pics of what our truck buckets look like and they can make up clones that most people wouldn't know the difference from originals at a fraction of the price of "factory correct" seats will cost you

I am right there with you on this one. Get them upholstered and install them and call it a day...

C/10 King · 12-28-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Smallz72project

+2 on definetely not being buddy buckets, but yea for 50 bucks thats a good deal. The seats you got have to much side bolster and the seat back is taller then a authentic buddy bucket seat would be, and the middle seat if you can call that a seat is way too small. The real deals middle seat is almost as wide as the actual buckets...but not quite.

X3, Very good price.

PanelDeland · 12-28-2009, 04:46 PM

Dodge,Plymouh and Chrysler were one company and Jeep/AMC was another in the 67-72 era.The 79 would be a much later body style and never came with buddy buckets.
Still a good score for $50.

Pont406 · 12-29-2009, 01:33 AM

I saw almost the same seats in a ferd.

Longhorn Man · 12-29-2009, 05:13 PM

those high back van seats look like the lowbacks in the first post?

Mt Man Chad · 12-29-2009, 08:08 PM

These are correct buddy bucket's for 67-68.

I'll be posting a how to on rebuild & assemble these with all the correct factory hardware.
That is once I get home from SoCAL, traffic here is crazy!

Newly painted steering wheel soon to be installed.

echo72 · 12-29-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Man Chad

These are correct buddy bucket's for 67-68.

I'll be posting a how to on rebuild & assemble these with all the correct factory hardware.
That is once I get home from SoCAL, traffic here is crazy!

Newly painted steering wheel soon to be installed.

I am looking forward to your rebuild and assemble thread. Please let me know when you start it. I need to make one solid seat frame to put my seats on.

68Lowrider · 12-30-2009, 10:08 PM

I like buddy buckets also ,these will get you a little further back from the dash and look a taiste more stylish than a buddy bucket. Once they are recovered they will be slick ....

**N2TRUX** · 12-30-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

those high back van seats look like the lowbacks in the first post?

he said "almost"...

12-27-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
echo72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hampton, GA Posts: 76	Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? I went to the pull-a-part today, and I picked up these seats out of a 79 Jeep Wagoneer. I saw some posts that said Dodge, Chrysler, & Jeep models will work. The only difference I see is a smaller middle console instead of the bigger console in some buddy buckets. I only shelled out $50 bucks for the set. Do you think it's a good deal? Any suggestions? Attached Images __________________ Every day is a challenge. Keep on truckin! 1972 Chevy Cheyenne LWB 350 engine TH400.

12-27-2009, 10:09 PM	#2
70Custom10Nut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vilseck Germany (currently) Posts: 317	Re: Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? Looks ok to me. If you recover them in your color, put mounting brackets from our trucks under them (unless they"re flat then just use them as is), not many could tell tell difference. Cnut Last edited by 70Custom10Nut; 12-27-2009 at 10:10 PM. Reason: bad grammer

12-28-2009, 12:10 AM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? They don't look right to me. Hit up C10King since he deals a lot with those, he I think would be able to tell you for sure. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

12-28-2009, 12:24 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? they look nothing like buddy buckets to me... but for 50 bucks, it's a good deal. You could tripple your money in no time IMO.

12-28-2009, 12:48 AM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,799	Re: Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? For sure NOT buddy buckets. Still a good buy however. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-28-2009, 01:27 AM	#6
Smallz72project Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 273	Re: Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? +2 on definetely not being buddy buckets, but yea for 50 bucks thats a good deal. The seats you got have to much side bolster and the seat back is taller then a authentic buddy bucket seat would be, and the middle seat if you can call that a seat is way too small. The real deals middle seat is almost as wide as the actual buckets...but not quite. __________________ - 1967 Chevy C10 shortbox - 1984 Chevy K10 "Mater"- SWB 305 manual, retired sheriffs truck, Current Frame Off Project - 1986 Chevy K10 LWB 350/350 Daily Driver/project

12-28-2009, 08:00 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? go to upholstery shop with pics of what our truck buckets look like and they can make up clones that most people wouldn't know the difference from originals at a fraction of the price of "factory correct" seats will cost you __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-28-2009, 04:46 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? Dodge,Plymouh and Chrysler were one company and Jeep/AMC was another in the 67-72 era.The 79 would be a much later body style and never came with buddy buckets. Still a good score for $50. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-29-2009, 01:33 AM	#11
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? I saw almost the same seats in a ferd. Attached Images

12-29-2009, 05:13 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? those high back van seats look like the lowbacks in the first post?

12-29-2009, 08:08 PM	#13
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? These are correct buddy bucket's for 67-68. I'll be posting a how to on rebuild & assemble these with all the correct factory hardware. That is once I get home from SoCAL, traffic here is crazy! Newly painted steering wheel soon to be installed. Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 12-29-2009 at 10:01 PM.

12-30-2009, 10:08 PM	#15
68Lowrider Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parker Dam California Posts: 71	Re: Are these "bucket buddies" or bust??? I like buddy buckets also ,these will get you a little further back from the dash and look a taiste more stylish than a buddy bucket. Once they are recovered they will be slick ....



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