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View Poll Results: Bench seat or buckets?
Bench 38 48.10%
Buckets 37 46.84%
Don't really care 4 5.06%
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Old 09-14-2007, 09:59 AM   #26
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.......just screams buttrocker....
I have no idea what a buttrocker is, but it sounds like one of those sayings you make up when you're in 7th grade. I think it was "Cambodian bootie-scratcher" when I was that age.

Either way, the thought of someone running down the street screaming "buttrocker!....BUTTROCKER!!! is making me laugh like an idiot here at work.
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Old 09-14-2007, 10:56 AM   #27
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I have no idea what a buttrocker is, but it sounds like one of those sayings you make up when you're in 7th grade. I think it was "Cambodian bootie-scratcher" when I was that age.

Either way, the thought of someone running down the street screaming "buttrocker!....BUTTROCKER!!! is making me laugh like an idiot here at work.
Hahahahaha! A buttrocker is the mullet-head , Def Leopard T-shirt wearing, cut up jeans, high-tops dude driving a jacked-up, traction-bar, phoney scoop Nova/Camaro/Firebird with T-tops with 6x9's in the rear package tray....you know...that type of guy......
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Old 09-14-2007, 04:22 PM   #28
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Oh, come on now 69BBsuburban - that's you in the picture, ain't it? You can come clean.

HAHAHAHA!!
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Old 09-14-2007, 05:31 PM   #29
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Oh, come on now 69BBsuburban - that's you in the picture, ain't it? You can come clean.

HAHAHAHA!!
OK...ya got me...hahaha!
If yer real quiet you can hear Warrant......
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Old 09-14-2007, 07:34 PM   #30
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Re: Bench or buckets?!

the bench seat just looks "right" in my truck... bucket seats just don't belong!
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Old 09-15-2007, 07:22 PM   #31
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Re: Bench or buckets?!

i got a set of 77 low back that is true truck buckets.

i am putting in my 79 daly driver.

i even got the metal bracket that holds them to the floor
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Old 09-15-2007, 08:22 PM   #32
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I'm going buckets in mine, It's not going to be a d/d and have no kids and my sweetie can sit on my lap when we return home....
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Old 09-17-2007, 08:50 AM   #33
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I vote bench only cos when I go out in town and don't drink its fun to give 3 drunk friends a lift home, usually one guy and 2 chicks

Don't worry they all have seatbelts, the b & m shift only adds to the fun
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Old 09-17-2007, 10:06 AM   #34
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does the mount on the seat sats into the one on the floor
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Old 09-17-2007, 10:09 AM   #35
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Re: Bench or buckets?!

Stock is sexy, and ment to be.......we didn't buy these old trucks to be pampered, and comfy. We baught them because the work everytime, reliable, and we like them.

If I wanted to be comfy, and pampered I would have baught an 81-87 suburban

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Old 09-17-2007, 10:33 AM   #36
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Stock is sexy, and ment to be.......we didn't buy these old trucks to be pampered, and comfy. We baught them because the work everytime, reliable, and we like them.

If I wanted to be comfy, and pampered I would have baught an 81-87 suburban

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Old 09-17-2007, 12:11 PM   #37
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Re: Bench or buckets?!

Mine has the original bench. Ain't nothin' gonna' change about it either.


Mainly because there's not enough left of the floor pan to mount buckets to and I'm too cheap to buy anything else that would allow all three of us to get in it.
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Re: Bench or buckets?!

always kinda wanted buckets................but i stick a grandkid in the middle once in awhile when the old lady comes along.so,its handy.a tuck and roll bench is old school *****in.
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when you install the seat will they be able to go back an forth an did you weld the angle iron to the seats an to the one on the floor
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what kind of seats are does? are they comfy


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40-20-40 bench is the only way to go, plus I cant stand not having a good cupholder ha ha.



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Old 10-08-2007, 01:24 PM   #41
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when you install the seat will they be able to go back an forth an did you weld the angle iron to the seats an to the one on the floor
If you look closer to the pics you see that i used three original mountingholes from the benchseat to bolt the console in place and drilled one new (front/inner).The seats are bolted to the console with their original mount in front and one bracket welded to each side.They are fully functional and the adjustability is great for huge guys like me and little girls like my better half!
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Old 10-12-2007, 07:50 PM   #42
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Re: Bench or buckets?!

Since it is normally just me riding and sometimes the LOML, I like the buckets. I plan on making a console for mine using Q/S white oak on the sides. Unsure of the design yet. I'll need to include arm rest, cup holders, radio, and some gauges.
I want to pull the carpet and put a mat in instead.
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what kind of seats are does? are they comfy
I'm wanting to know more about these also. My bench is torn up and needs a complete redo, for a little more I can get a 40-20-40 bucket bench, armrest seat that bolts in. I don't know which one I want. David
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Old 10-12-2007, 08:21 PM   #44
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I pulled them from an 06 f150 they are pretty comfortable
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Old 10-12-2007, 08:48 PM   #45
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I had 97 60 -40 with councel and full power opps and would love to find a set in green for my new extended project did they come in green and does anyone have picks
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need green 60-40 and rear seats from like 97 extended cab so seat folds forward
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Re: Bench or buckets?!

Depends on the bench seat. I don't care much for the 87 and older benches. They are too uncomfortable too me. No support. The 88-98 years have some really nice bench seats that work real well in the older models. Like was mentioned by others, I do love the comfort of real buckets, but like the convenience of the bench.
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Old 10-12-2007, 10:30 PM   #48
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i like the 60/40 bench seats and i really like the ones outta the F150 that cochino has but as others have said i love to be able to cuddle with the little lady and ya need a bench seat for that
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I like the older ones in good shape. Seems like the few 88 and up I have been in are pretty stiff.
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Old 10-13-2007, 01:21 AM   #50
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I Think Buckets Make It A Lil More Sporty, And Haveing Your Woman Sit Next To You On A Bench Is Really Corny Imo
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