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x33d80 · 04-09-2011, 02:38 PM

Hello all! Working on my '68 SWB and I have run across a set of buddy buckets from a 1972 GMC Sierra Grande for sale. My question is, what are the differences, if any, in buddy buckets from 1967-72. If I do buy them, they would be re-upholsterd in '68 vinyl from LMC so no worries there. Interested more in the frame. Think I read somewhere that there are some cosmetic diffrences in '67-68 than in the later years. Thanks!

**leddzepp** · 04-10-2011, 12:35 AM

Buddy buckets only came in 67-68 trucks. If you found them in a 72, they were added by someone else. 69-72 bucket seats have higher backs and an actual center console(buddy buckets and console/flip up seat are mounted on a frame) Post pics if you can. They could have come from a Dodge too, depending on what the frame looks like.

**70cst** · 04-10-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by x33d80

Hello all! Working on my '68 SWB and I have run across a set of buddy buckets from a 1972 GMC Sierra Grande for sale. My question is, what are the differences, if any, in buddy buckets from 1967-72. If I do buy them, they would be re-upholsterd in '68 vinyl from LMC so no worries there. Interested more in the frame. Think I read somewhere that there are some cosmetic diffrences in '67-68 than in the later years. Thanks!

If the price is right buy the buckets and flip them. Just a thought.

x33d80 · 04-10-2011, 10:57 AM

Thanks for the reply. Here is a picture of the seats and the frame. What do you think chevrolet or dodge?

**too much stuff** · 04-10-2011, 11:45 AM

Look like chevy. And those would be the 67-68. As leddzepp said, the 69-72 buckets are quite a bit different.

Orangetonicclicc · 04-10-2011, 11:50 AM

Those are Chevy buddy buckets! grab them those seats are extremly rare and hard tocome by in any condition. i would most defintely put upholster them and put them in your truck, But if you don't like that style. Sell them and use the money to get what you want. I have a partner of mine looking for a set. Here is a set of buckets and console, that i was going to put in my truck before i found me some Buddies.

msgross · 04-10-2011, 11:52 AM

those are pretty shot though... can be fixed with new foam and springs but I would try to get them for a good price (<200ish)... You can find better sets for 300-400 that only need new covers.

**70cst** · 04-10-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

those are pretty shot though... can be fixed with new foam and springs but I would try to get them for a good price (<200ish)... You can find better sets for 300-400 that only need new covers.

Leroy-B1 · 04-10-2011, 03:46 PM

I think those are on ebay and were for sale on here...

Orangetonicclicc · 04-10-2011, 10:29 PM

I just saw those seats on ebay!!! He wants way too much for those seats. pass'em by!!!!

04-09-2011, 02:38 PM	#1
x33d80 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 15	Buddy buckets question Hello all! Working on my '68 SWB and I have run across a set of buddy buckets from a 1972 GMC Sierra Grande for sale. My question is, what are the differences, if any, in buddy buckets from 1967-72. If I do buy them, they would be re-upholsterd in '68 vinyl from LMC so no worries there. Interested more in the frame. Think I read somewhere that there are some cosmetic diffrences in '67-68 than in the later years. Thanks!

04-10-2011, 12:35 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,019	Re: Buddy buckets question Buddy buckets only came in 67-68 trucks. If you found them in a 72, they were added by someone else. 69-72 bucket seats have higher backs and an actual center console(buddy buckets and console/flip up seat are mounted on a frame) Post pics if you can. They could have come from a Dodge too, depending on what the frame looks like. __________________ 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

04-10-2011, 10:57 AM	#4
x33d80 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 15	Re: Buddy buckets question Thanks for the reply. Here is a picture of the seats and the frame. What do you think chevrolet or dodge? Attached Images

04-10-2011, 11:45 AM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,765	Re: Buddy buckets question Look like chevy. And those would be the 67-68. As leddzepp said, the 69-72 buckets are quite a bit different. __________________ 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

04-10-2011, 11:50 AM	#6
Orangetonicclicc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 744	Re: Buddy buckets question Those are Chevy buddy buckets! grab them those seats are extremly rare and hard tocome by in any condition. i would most defintely put upholster them and put them in your truck, But if you don't like that style. Sell them and use the money to get what you want. I have a partner of mine looking for a set. Here is a set of buckets and console, that i was going to put in my truck before i found me some Buddies. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ban+Retro:fro: Last edited by Orangetonicclicc; 04-10-2011 at 11:51 AM.

04-10-2011, 11:52 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Buddy buckets question those are pretty shot though... can be fixed with new foam and springs but I would try to get them for a good price (<200ish)... You can find better sets for 300-400 that only need new covers. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-10-2011, 03:46 PM	#9
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: Buddy buckets question I think those are on ebay and were for sale on here...

04-10-2011, 10:29 PM	#10
Orangetonicclicc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 744	Re: Buddy buckets question I just saw those seats on ebay!!! He wants way too much for those seats. pass'em by!!!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ban+Retro:fro:



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