Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 07-29-2019, 09:59 AM

Anyone ever put stock 71/72 truck bucket seats and console in a burb?

Not talking about the buddy bucket version for burbs, Ive seen plenty of those. And not talking about anything aftermarket or later model, Ive seen plenty of those too.

**72ironmike** · 07-29-2019, 10:58 AM

Seen it but haven't done it. Looks good.

CG · 07-29-2019, 12:19 PM

That's what I was thinking. Id love to see pics of one done like that all finished in stock upholstery.

**mrtoni** · 07-29-2019, 01:24 PM

Buddies were only 67,68 and I’m sure you could get buckets stock. There’s a thread with a burb in Phoenix being parted that had buckets will see if on spid.

**mrtoni** · 07-29-2019, 01:32 PM

Here’s the thread. I’m not 100%

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=Phoenix

CG · 07-29-2019, 01:51 PM

Basically Id just like to see a picture to see what it looks like. If anyone has a pic or has done it them self's. I think it would be a neat look. Stock buckets with console up front and bench bench in the rear.

Travisarmenta · 07-29-2019, 03:54 PM

69 Burb with Factory Buckets.

http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/che...7172c10k5.html

CG · 07-29-2019, 04:49 PM

Thanks T

**too much stuff** · 07-29-2019, 05:00 PM

Yes, buckets and console can be had from the factory in all years. (67-72) They had a hard plastic back like the blazers and fixed pass side like the trucks in 69-72

Bigdav160 · 07-29-2019, 07:49 PM

I have sport buckets and console (from a Blazer) in my Suburban.

CG · 07-29-2019, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

I have sport buckets and console (from a Blazer) in my Suburban.

Im not sure what the difference is in a sport bucket. Do you have pics of them installed?

Bigdav160 · 07-30-2019, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Im not sure what the difference is in a sport bucket. Do you have pics of them installed?

vs 'utility buckets' with the square shape and metal backs. A single utility bucket might have been standard in a panel. IDK. I don't know why but the information package, from the GM heritage center, doesn't show bucket seats being available in a Suburban for 1972.

Not the best pic. I had a large box sitting in the passenger seat. If you can't tell, I have green LED interior lamps.

CG · 07-30-2019, 11:33 AM

I think it looks great. Wonder why more people don't do this?

**mrtoni** · 07-30-2019, 11:56 AM

Anyone have a spid showing buckets?

**richard2717** · 08-01-2019, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mrtoni

Anyone have a spid showing buckets?

There are several in the burb spid thread

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CG · 08-01-2019, 07:21 PM

Thanks for doing the research!!!

I wouldn't mind having a set of truck buckets (not buddies, been there done that) for future use but man they have become so expensive. Buy the seats and restore them and you could easily be in them two grand ... that's just crazy (to me).

**mrtoni** · 08-01-2019, 08:40 PM

Nice on spuds!! Thank you

Classic67 · 10-05-2024, 09:13 AM

Resurrecting an old post: Sport buckets in 72 Suburban 4x4

**58 Special** · 10-05-2024, 11:04 AM

Put Med olive buckets in my 71 4x4 Sub out of a 69 Cst almost 30 years ago

**HO455** · 10-06-2024, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic67

Resurrecting an old post: Sport buckets in 72 Suburban 4x4

Mnnn. Sweet sweet green Suburban goodness!

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-08-2024, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic67

Resurrecting an old post: Sport buckets in 72 Suburban 4x4

Beautiful!!! I want pics of the rest of that truck.....

jbrownmxr · 10-08-2024, 03:13 PM

Not factory but this is my solution

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-09-2024, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jbrownmxr

Not factory but this is my solution

Nice. What was the source of those buckets?
I have a '71 GMC Jimmy, and I need new[er] buckets. I have the Factory GMC Console, but my '80s Firebird/Camaro buckets are shot.
Actual, vintage-correct K/5 Buckets and Mounting Tracks are too rare now and too spendy for a DD.

jbrownmxr · 10-09-2024, 01:10 PM

https://www.tmiproducts.com

If you plan ahead you can add seat heaters at the point of manufacture. I did this and it’s a nice upgrade.

The center console is from tuffy

https://tuffyproducts.com/center-console/

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-09-2024, 05:25 PM

Thanks Jbrownmxr -- I don't think Seat Heaters are all that popular in Tucson, AZ -- at least not in summer. Sometimes I've seen sales on TMI seats at Jeg's.
My Center Console is a proper GM unit with a GMC badge. No coffee cup holders and no lock, but it looks good and holds stuff.

07-29-2019, 09:59 AM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,991	Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Anyone ever put stock 71/72 truck bucket seats and console in a burb? Not talking about the buddy bucket version for burbs, Ive seen plenty of those. And not talking about anything aftermarket or later model, Ive seen plenty of those too. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-29-2019, 10:58 AM	#2
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,048	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Seen it but haven't done it. Looks good.

07-29-2019, 12:19 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,991	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? That's what I was thinking. Id love to see pics of one done like that all finished in stock upholstery. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-29-2019, 01:24 PM	#4
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,881	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Buddies were only 67,68 and I’m sure you could get buckets stock. There’s a thread with a burb in Phoenix being parted that had buckets will see if on spid.

07-29-2019, 01:32 PM	#5
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,881	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Here’s the thread. I’m not 100% http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=Phoenix

07-29-2019, 01:51 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,991	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Basically Id just like to see a picture to see what it looks like. If anyone has a pic or has done it them self's. I think it would be a neat look. Stock buckets with console up front and bench bench in the rear. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-29-2019, 03:54 PM	#7
Travisarmenta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Woodbridge Va Posts: 401	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? 69 Burb with Factory Buckets. http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/che...7172c10k5.html

07-29-2019, 04:49 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,991	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Thanks T Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-29-2019, 05:00 PM	#9
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Yes, buckets and console can be had from the factory in all years. (67-72) They had a hard plastic back like the blazers and fixed pass side like the trucks in 69-72 __________________ 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

07-29-2019, 07:49 PM	#10
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? I have sport buckets and console (from a Blazer) in my Suburban. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

07-30-2019, 11:33 AM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,991	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? I think it looks great. Wonder why more people don't do this? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-30-2019, 11:56 AM	#14
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,881	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Anyone have a spid showing buckets?

08-01-2019, 07:21 PM	#16
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,991	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Thanks for doing the research!!! I wouldn't mind having a set of truck buckets (not buddies, been there done that) for future use but man they have become so expensive. Buy the seats and restore them and you could easily be in them two grand ... that's just crazy (to me). __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Last edited by CG; 08-01-2019 at 07:27 PM.

08-01-2019, 08:40 PM	#17
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,881	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Nice on spuds!! Thank you

10-05-2024, 09:13 AM	#18
Classic67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Coldstream, BC Posts: 3	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Resurrecting an old post: Sport buckets in 72 Suburban 4x4 Attached Images



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58 Special Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Edmonton,Alberta, Canada Posts: 82	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Put Med olive buckets in my 71 4x4 Sub out of a 69 Cst almost 30 years ago

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jbrownmxr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: OC, CA Posts: 16	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Not factory but this is my solution Attached Images Last edited by LockDoc; 10-08-2024 at 11:33 PM. Reason: Rotate Picture

10-09-2024, 01:10 PM	#24
jbrownmxr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: OC, CA Posts: 16	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? https://www.tmiproducts.com If you plan ahead you can add seat heaters at the point of manufacture. I did this and it’s a nice upgrade. The center console is from tuffy https://tuffyproducts.com/center-console/

10-09-2024, 05:25 PM	#25
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,438	Re: Stock 71/72 buckets in a burb? Thanks Jbrownmxr -- I don't think Seat Heaters are all that popular in Tucson, AZ -- at least not in summer. Sometimes I've seen sales on TMI seats at Jeg's. My Center Console is a proper GM unit with a GMC badge. No coffee cup holders and no lock, but it looks good and holds stuff. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

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