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**leddzepp** · 01-14-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 425HP409

The seats mount to the Dodge frame exactly like the Chevy frame except for the Buddy which only has to have the mounting holes moved. It mounts to the floor in the same holes as the Chevy.
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The dodge frame does not mount to the floor holes on a Chevy, and requires modification to fit properly. The center seat is identical and mounts exactly the same with the same 4 clamps.
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H&S · 01-15-2013, 10:08 AM

Thanks for your all your help guys!

mgkgmc · 01-15-2013, 10:16 AM

That one ad is my set for sale also on here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560413

**425HP409** · 01-17-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

The dodge frame does not mount to the floor holes on a Chevy, and requires modification to fit properly. The center seat is identical and mounts exactly the same with the same 4 clamps.
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Sorry for the confusion. I do not claim to be an expert on these seats as the ones I have are the only ones I have seen disassembled. I have two frames, one Chevy and one that I thought was a Dodge. I put the frames bottom to bottom and the holes lined up exactly. The difference I noticed was the front rail is straight whereas the Chevy has a curve back to the buddy seat. This straight rail would necessitate re-drilling the holes in the buddy seat compartment to use the clamps, all the other holes for the two seats lined up.

**leddzepp** · 01-17-2013, 07:10 PM

If they match up, then I do not see any reason why it would not bolt in? I have yet to see a Dodge frame that was even close to a Chevy frame. The top frame you have pictured is obviously from a Chevy...the second one pictured looks different from all the Dodge frames I have had...hmmm, interesting. Do you know what make/model the Dodge frame came out of?

**425HP409** · 01-17-2013, 08:24 PM

I don't know what the "Mystery" frame came out of. The first set of seats I bought didn't come with a frame, and I didn't know they were supposed to have one.(I didn't know much about buddys at that time.) I then bought two more sets with Chevy frames and then bought the other frame, which I was told was a Dodge, to make up a complete set. I kept the best set for myself and have sold the other two sets to other board members.

Do you know if the two thick washers go between the outside slider and the seat. One of my sets came apart that way and it seems to me that was correct to give room for the connector rod to clear between the seat and the slider.

Thanks, Charles

**leddzepp** · 01-17-2013, 08:54 PM

The spacer washers go wherever they are needed to level out the seats...generally they are used on the outside brackets of the passenger seat. That second frame may very well be a Chevy frame?? 66 gmcs also had the buddy bucket option I believe...and the frame used looks like the second one you have, so who knows?!
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**425HP409** · 01-17-2013, 09:02 PM

I have a friend that told me that he used to have a 66 with Buddy Buckets, so that may be the answer to the question. That would make sense as to why the holes line up to the floor.

mahanian · 01-22-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 425HP409

Sorry for the confusion. I do not claim to be an expert on these seats as the ones I have are the only ones I have seen disassembled. I have two frames, one Chevy and one that I thought was a Dodge. I put the frames bottom to bottom and the holes lined up exactly. The difference I noticed was the front rail is straight whereas the Chevy has a curve back to the buddy seat. This straight rail would necessitate re-drilling the holes in the buddy seat compartment to use the clamps, all the other holes for the two seats lined up.

The frame on the left is 67/68, the frame on the right looks like a 66. This is a Dodge frame

texastrendz · 01-22-2013, 04:20 PM

All this information is nice to know. Does anyone have a set of correct seats, correct frame, console with all the parts. Still looking.

**425HP409** · 02-13-2013, 02:48 AM

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Photos attached for seats

I found out that this frame is not a Dodge, but maybe a 66 GMC as it fits the floor holes just like the 67-68 Chevy does. It sits about 1 inch higher than the 67-68 Chevy frame. Still a good buy for $400

See post #16 and #29 for pictures
Ttt
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01-15-2013, 10:08 AM	#27
H&S Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 2	Re: WTB: Buddy Bucket seats 67-68 Thanks for your all your help guys!

01-15-2013, 10:16 AM	#28
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: WTB: Buddy Bucket seats 67-68 That one ad is my set for sale also on here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560413 __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

01-17-2013, 07:10 PM	#30
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: WTB: Buddy Bucket seats 67-68 If they match up, then I do not see any reason why it would not bolt in? I have yet to see a Dodge frame that was even close to a Chevy frame. The top frame you have pictured is obviously from a Chevy...the second one pictured looks different from all the Dodge frames I have had...hmmm, interesting. Do you know what make/model the Dodge frame came out of? __________________ 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

01-17-2013, 08:24 PM	#31
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 841	Re: WTB: Buddy Bucket seats 67-68 I don't know what the "Mystery" frame came out of. The first set of seats I bought didn't come with a frame, and I didn't know they were supposed to have one.(I didn't know much about buddys at that time.) I then bought two more sets with Chevy frames and then bought the other frame, which I was told was a Dodge, to make up a complete set. I kept the best set for myself and have sold the other two sets to other board members. Do you know if the two thick washers go between the outside slider and the seat. One of my sets came apart that way and it seems to me that was correct to give room for the connector rod to clear between the seat and the slider. Thanks, Charles __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette

01-17-2013, 08:54 PM	#32
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: WTB: Buddy Bucket seats 67-68 The spacer washers go wherever they are needed to level out the seats...generally they are used on the outside brackets of the passenger seat. That second frame may very well be a Chevy frame?? 66 gmcs also had the buddy bucket option I believe...and the frame used looks like the second one you have, so who knows?! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

01-17-2013, 09:02 PM	#33
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 841	Re: WTB: Buddy Bucket seats 67-68 I have a friend that told me that he used to have a 66 with Buddy Buckets, so that may be the answer to the question. That would make sense as to why the holes line up to the floor. __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette

01-22-2013, 04:20 PM	#35
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: WTB: Buddy Bucket seats 67-68 All this information is nice to know. Does anyone have a set of correct seats, correct frame, console with all the parts. Still looking.



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