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PipsC10 · 02-14-2009, 12:34 PM

Thanks for the break down hart rod, I plan on taking mine all the way down and powder coating the frames before having them re-done. The seat warmers is a good idea.

otsenre · 02-14-2009, 01:45 PM

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100%Chevy....Nice '68 50th Anniversary truck! Are you going to restore it back to stock? There were not many with those original buddy buckets! Those are the rarest of the rare buddy buckets! Keep me posted on your progress.

Ernesto in CO is painting his 50th Anniversary cab...the gold color he is using is just plain sick! I am waiting for his reply on exactly what he is using. I hope to make more progress on my 50th Longhorn tomorrow...slow and painful!

Pic of 2/3 of my 50th Fleet...LOL!

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bigsnookmaster · 02-14-2009, 05:35 PM

Here's mine that are in my money pit, covered in black Ultra-leather:

OhioDan · 02-15-2009, 03:24 PM

Here's mine. Still hafta put in the carpet.

msgross · 02-15-2009, 03:29 PM

Ohio Dan, are those from a dodge?

stllookn · 02-15-2009, 05:32 PM

otsernes, Thanks for correcting me...I still love that color. It makes the gold on the 50th look a little anemic...LOL!

OhioDan · 02-16-2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Ohio Dan, are those from a dodge?

Not sure. Picked them up at the Springfield,Oh. Swap meet this summer. They do kinda look like it don't they? Maybe it's just the way the covers look?

CheyenneShop · 02-19-2009, 03:15 PM

Awhile back I was looking through Craigslist and found a nice looking longbed for sale down the road about 5 miles, as I am looking through the pictures, I see what looks like Buddy Buckets! I call the guy and sure enough, they where! So I ended up trading him my completely rebuilt, in great shape bench seat for his Buddies! Granted they are a little rough but I couldn't beat the price!

PipsC10 · 02-19-2009, 11:55 PM

good score!

*67/72junkie* · 02-20-2009, 02:40 PM

I picked these up today out of a dodge pickup.$16.05 at the crusher.I think I'm going to redo them in black leather with a hounds tooth insert.I don't care if they are dodge or not.For the price I can afford to recover them the way I like and put a cd player in the console and not cut my dash.I love treasure hunting in the junk yard.

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72BlckButy · 02-20-2009, 03:04 PM

Can't beat a set of buddy buckets... maybe someday!

OhioDan · 02-20-2009, 05:43 PM

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67/72junkie, those look just like mine did before I had them recovered.
Plus, you got yours at a great price!

*67/72junkie* · 02-20-2009, 07:28 PM

OhioDan,I actually spotted these seats a few months back.I saw this post and the pic or your seats last night.I personally like the dodge seats better than the 67/68 chevy.It looks more like 69/72 chevy buckets.After seeing yours I decided I had to have them.There is a crusher about 40 miles from me and they don't charge normal junkyard prices you pull your own parts.Any bench seat is $15 and they considered this a bench.Did you just drill four holes in the floor and set them in as removed?I haven't checked to see how they set in my truck yet but they sure look just right in yours.I removed 4 nuts from the bottom of the truck and set the whole setup right out.I sat in them and they are very comfortable.The covers are dry rotted but the foam is in great shape.I am going to remove the covers tomorrow and have me a custom set made using the originals for a pattern.I have recovered several sets of 69/72 buckets myself so I think I can do the same with these .I will know for sure after I remove the covers and see how they are put together.Thanks for posting pics of yours.

msgross · 02-20-2009, 08:16 PM

There is a board member making correct 67/68 end brackets for your frame. contact me for his info...

He made a set for mine and they bolt right into the truck and look 100% stock.

*67/72junkie* · 02-20-2009, 08:42 PM

Thanks Mike ,will send pm to get info .I would like to purchase the end brackets.

OhioDan · 02-21-2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

There is a board member making correct 67/68 end brackets for your frame. contact me for his info...

He made a set for mine and they bolt right into the truck and look 100% stock.

That's what I've been checking on. Mine don't bolt directly into a GM truck.

msgross · 02-21-2009, 08:46 AM

I was able to install my end brackets with little or no welding too. My seats have an angle iron piece on the outside where the bucket seat bolts to but I would still weld it to the frame. then bolt it to the truck... Your dodge buckets are a little different shaped than mine on the back, funny how there are so many styles... they all look good. Heck, my 05 Tahoe has modern buddy buckets too!

ttt, anyone else have seats out there?

Mt Man Chad · 03-01-2009, 11:16 AM

Good info for my project!

SCOTI · 06-15-2009, 09:45 PM

Nice stuff. TTT . . .....

C/10 King · 06-15-2009, 11:55 PM

Did somebody say bucket seats!

**KevsClassics** · 06-16-2009, 11:43 PM

Here's a couple.

SCOTI · 06-16-2009, 11:51 PM

To any of you that has recovered their 'buddies', can the Chevy style 'seat-back' be trimmed down slimmer like the Dodges were? I like the slimmer Dodge profile as it would seem to allow you to sit further back vs. the GM one.

Ohiodan, I really like yours. Can you get some more shots of yours around where the tilt hinges/pivots would be? What's the material (slip covers or custom stitched covers)?

OhioDan · 06-18-2009, 04:19 AM

Mine don't pivot. I don't have any pics of the area you requested.Will try and get more pics tonight? Had them custom covered by a guy in Springfield, Oh. (The Seat Cover King) As far as the material, the centers are like a tight weave burlap(?) and the rest is vinyl. Hope this helps?

71HUGGER396 · 06-18-2009, 09:13 AM

I bought these out of a 1979 Dodge power wagon for 25.00. Then a found a chevy seat bottom at a swap meet. Then I got the covers from 72ironmike, I think. He had them made, but then he decided to go with red interior.

02-14-2009, 12:34 PM	#26
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Thanks for the break down hart rod, I plan on taking mine all the way down and powder coating the frames before having them re-done. The seat warmers is a good idea. __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

02-14-2009, 05:35 PM	#28
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Here's mine that are in my money pit, covered in black Ultra-leather: Attached Images __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

02-15-2009, 03:24 PM	#29
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Here's mine. Still hafta put in the carpet. Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

02-15-2009, 03:29 PM	#30
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Ohio Dan, are those from a dodge? __________________ 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" Last edited by msgross; 02-15-2009 at 03:29 PM.

02-15-2009, 05:32 PM	#31
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! otsernes, Thanks for correcting me...I still love that color. It makes the gold on the 50th look a little anemic...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-19-2009, 03:15 PM	#33
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Awhile back I was looking through Craigslist and found a nice looking longbed for sale down the road about 5 miles, as I am looking through the pictures, I see what looks like Buddy Buckets! I call the guy and sure enough, they where! So I ended up trading him my completely rebuilt, in great shape bench seat for his Buddies! Granted they are a little rough but I couldn't beat the price! Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

02-19-2009, 11:55 PM	#34
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! good score! __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

02-20-2009, 02:40 PM	#35
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I picked these up today out of a dodge pickup.$16.05 at the crusher.I think I'm going to redo them in black leather with a hounds tooth insert.I don't care if they are dodge or not.For the price I can afford to recover them the way I like and put a cd player in the console and not cut my dash.I love treasure hunting in the junk yard.

02-20-2009, 02:46 PM	#36
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!!

02-20-2009, 03:04 PM	#37
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Can't beat a set of buddy buckets... maybe someday! __________________ -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)

02-20-2009, 07:28 PM	#39
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! OhioDan,I actually spotted these seats a few months back.I saw this post and the pic or your seats last night.I personally like the dodge seats better than the 67/68 chevy.It looks more like 69/72 chevy buckets.After seeing yours I decided I had to have them.There is a crusher about 40 miles from me and they don't charge normal junkyard prices you pull your own parts.Any bench seat is $15 and they considered this a bench.Did you just drill four holes in the floor and set them in as removed?I haven't checked to see how they set in my truck yet but they sure look just right in yours.I removed 4 nuts from the bottom of the truck and set the whole setup right out.I sat in them and they are very comfortable.The covers are dry rotted but the foam is in great shape.I am going to remove the covers tomorrow and have me a custom set made using the originals for a pattern.I have recovered several sets of 69/72 buckets myself so I think I can do the same with these .I will know for sure after I remove the covers and see how they are put together.Thanks for posting pics of yours.

02-20-2009, 08:16 PM	#40
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! There is a board member making correct 67/68 end brackets for your frame. contact me for his info... He made a set for mine and they bolt right into the truck and look 100% stock. __________________ 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"

02-20-2009, 08:42 PM	#41
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Thanks Mike ,will send pm to get info .I would like to purchase the end brackets. Last edited by 67/72junkie; 02-20-2009 at 08:43 PM.

02-21-2009, 08:46 AM	#43
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I was able to install my end brackets with little or no welding too. My seats have an angle iron piece on the outside where the bucket seat bolts to but I would still weld it to the frame. then bolt it to the truck... Your dodge buckets are a little different shaped than mine on the back, funny how there are so many styles... they all look good. Heck, my 05 Tahoe has modern buddy buckets too! ttt, anyone else have seats out there? __________________ 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"

03-01-2009, 11:16 AM	#44
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Good info for my project! __________________ 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



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06-15-2009, 09:45 PM	#45
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,025	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Nice stuff. TTT . . ..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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06-16-2009, 11:51 PM	#48
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,025	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! To any of you that has recovered their 'buddies', can the Chevy style 'seat-back' be trimmed down slimmer like the Dodges were? I like the slimmer Dodge profile as it would seem to allow you to sit further back vs. the GM one. Ohiodan, I really like yours. Can you get some more shots of yours around where the tilt hinges/pivots would be? What's the material (slip covers or custom stitched covers)? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 06-16-2009 at 11:54 PM.

06-18-2009, 04:19 AM	#49
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Mine don't pivot. I don't have any pics of the area you requested.Will try and get more pics tonight? Had them custom covered by a guy in Springfield, Oh. (The Seat Cover King) As far as the material, the centers are like a tight weave burlap(?) and the rest is vinyl. Hope this helps? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started. Last edited by OhioDan; 06-18-2009 at 04:20 AM.

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