Are Buddy Buckets more comfortable for tall people? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slowcpe · 08-22-2014, 05:12 PM

I'm 6'5" and 230-240lbs. I love my truck and isn't bad to put around town but I could use some room. I currently have a standard bench seat.

My current plan is to get a 88-91 bench and have it recovered in houndstooth to look a little more original. However I stumbled across a good deal on a set of buddy buckets. I really like the concept and know they are desirable. They also look like they may give me a little more room/comfort in the cab. Is that true?

hugger6933 · 08-22-2014, 05:35 PM

Most buckets seem to have less room but that is just not the case with my 68 GMC with the buddies it has. At the time I first got the truck it was not tilt steering and in the normal position and I was quite heavier than the 330 that I am now closer to 400 LBS. and I am 6'2". So yes there is More room for the Buddy buckets but the later model seat is a good fit in there as well if a man where to cut down the stands that the seats were on [from the newer truck] to lower that seat some. Wes at Classic had some seat brackets made to sell that was a bolt in deal for the buckets from that model truck to go in our older type and so they should work on the outside of benches as well. Jim

67chevy1series · 08-22-2014, 06:12 PM

I'm 6,4 and I weigh 160 and I have buddy buckets with the original foam in my 67, I do have a tilt column as well which I tilt down a notch sometimes 2 and I've never had to switch butt cheeks on a trip or ride, I find them very comfortable. I believe they do sit you a bit lower then a full foam style bench seat.

Nitis · 08-22-2014, 06:25 PM

I say if it's a good deal get them and try me out I doubt you will lose money as much as they are desired

90ish-94 60/40 are close to bolt in I believe the front two line up and is about the slimmest profile I know of

slowcpe · 08-22-2014, 06:50 PM

Thanks for the responses so far. I'm more than likely going to pick them up and cover them in in red houndstooth like in the pic below.

100%Chevy · 08-22-2014, 09:51 PM

My 68 has the original buddy bucket seats still and I like them.
I'm 6'-1" and 185.
Wish I had a tilt wheel!
I've heard it said if you remove the gas tank,there's a little more room for the seat to steering wheel for larger people.
Mike.

08-22-2014, 05:12 PM	#1
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Are Buddy Buckets more comfortable for tall people? I'm 6'5" and 230-240lbs. I love my truck and isn't bad to put around town but I could use some room. I currently have a standard bench seat. My current plan is to get a 88-91 bench and have it recovered in houndstooth to look a little more original. However I stumbled across a good deal on a set of buddy buckets. I really like the concept and know they are desirable. They also look like they may give me a little more room/comfort in the cab. Is that true? __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

08-22-2014, 05:35 PM	#2
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,269	Re: Are Buddy Buckets more comfortable for tall people? Most buckets seem to have less room but that is just not the case with my 68 GMC with the buddies it has. At the time I first got the truck it was not tilt steering and in the normal position and I was quite heavier than the 330 that I am now closer to 400 LBS. and I am 6'2". So yes there is More room for the Buddy buckets but the later model seat is a good fit in there as well if a man where to cut down the stands that the seats were on [from the newer truck] to lower that seat some. Wes at Classic had some seat brackets made to sell that was a bolt in deal for the buckets from that model truck to go in our older type and so they should work on the outside of benches as well. Jim

08-22-2014, 06:12 PM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Are Buddy Buckets more comfortable for tall people? I'm 6,4 and I weigh 160 and I have buddy buckets with the original foam in my 67, I do have a tilt column as well which I tilt down a notch sometimes 2 and I've never had to switch butt cheeks on a trip or ride, I find them very comfortable. I believe they do sit you a bit lower then a full foam style bench seat.

08-22-2014, 06:25 PM	#4
Nitis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NOR-CAL Posts: 1,134	Re: Are Buddy Buckets more comfortable for tall people? I say if it's a good deal get them and try me out I doubt you will lose money as much as they are desired 90ish-94 60/40 are close to bolt in I believe the front two line up and is about the slimmest profile I know of

08-22-2014, 06:50 PM	#5
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Are Buddy Buckets more comfortable for tall people? Thanks for the responses so far. I'm more than likely going to pick them up and cover them in in red houndstooth like in the pic below. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

08-22-2014, 09:51 PM	#6
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Are Buddy Buckets more comfortable for tall people? My 68 has the original buddy bucket seats still and I like them. I'm 6'-1" and 185. Wish I had a tilt wheel! I've heard it said if you remove the gas tank,there's a little more room for the seat to steering wheel for larger people. Mike.



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