Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! - Page 9 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**pjmoreland** · 04-23-2023, 06:41 PM

That is a great question. Both this set and the set I traded for it had only one tilting seat. In both cases, the tilting seat was on the driver side. It might make more sense to put the tilting seat on the passenger side to improve access to the jack and accessories. I would have a heck of a time getting to that stuff right now. I'd probably have to reach behind the passenger seat from the driver side.

**396ci** · 04-24-2023, 01:29 PM

I have 2 sets. One set does not have a tilting seat while both seats tilt on the other set. Never had a set where only one seat was a tilt. Interesting...

**pjmoreland** · 04-24-2023, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 396ci

I have 2 sets. One set does not have a tilting seat while both seats tilt on the other set. Never had a set where only one seat was a tilt. Interesting...

Interesting, indeed. Maybe mine got mismatched at some point. They both still had the original upholstery on them, and the upholstery was the same style on both seats. I took a closer look at the photos I took of the original foam, and the upper foam is different on the two seats. The folding seat has ridges along the bolsters, whereas the rigid seat is smooth. Also the folding seat foam has GM-22 molded into it. These two seats must be mismatched.

**pjmoreland** · 04-29-2023, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 396ci

I have 2 sets. One set does not have a tilting seat while both seats tilt on the other set. Never had a set where only one seat was a tilt. Interesting...

A few people in the following thread said they have original '67 seats that tilt only on the driver side.

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=633008

**CKfan** · 06-22-2023, 01:23 PM

Looking for anyone that has a good photo of the Buddy Seat "inboard seat belt retainer" installed on their truck. I have never seen one, only in the assembly manual. Does it exist???

Would love to get ahold of item #7 #8. Anyone????

chewychevy67 · 06-22-2023, 01:30 PM

These are hard to find.

**leddzepp** · 06-22-2023, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CKfan

Looking for anyone that has a good photo of the Buddy Seat "inboard seat belt retainer" installed on their truck. I have never seen one, only in the assembly manual. Does it exist???

Would love to get ahold of item #7 #8. Anyone????

I have an NOS set going on my buddies as soon as I get them reupholstered. I had a set in a truck years ago that had them mounted, and posted pics back then. That thread is probably over 10 years old and buried way back.

**dagnabbitt** · 06-22-2023, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CKfan

Looking for anyone that has a good photo of the Buddy Seat "inboard seat belt retainer" installed on their truck. I have never seen one, only in the assembly manual. Does it exist???

Would love to get ahold of item #7 #8. Anyone????

Canuckvetter has some on his truck.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...&postcount=222

Similar era Camaros have similar clips, can be found on ebay.

**pjmoreland** · 04-25-2023, 02:31 PM

My seats are finished and installed.

**zicc1835** · 04-25-2023, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

My seats are finished and installed.

bad A$$

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 04-25-2023, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

My seats are finished and installed.

That really looks sharp, Pat.
Whatever possessed you to blackout the B-Pillars, upper door frames and windshield bow?
It's different, I'll grant you.
Is your Orange Stepside's new nickname ''Rocky Raccoon''?

**pjmoreland** · 04-25-2023, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

That really looks sharp, Pat.
Whatever possessed you to blackout the B-Pillars, upper door frames and windshield bow?
It's different, I'll grant you.
Is your Orange Stepside's new nickname ''Rocky Raccoon''?

That was done by a previous owner. I'm not particularly fond of it. I'll likely repaint it orange at some point.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 04-25-2023, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

That was done by a previous owner. I'm not particularly fond of it. I'll likely repaint it orange at some point.

OK. Guess I never noticed.
It looks allright, and matches the black interior and seats.
That would not be a good color choice for someone [like me] living in the SW Desert where Solar Radiation is amplified to a viscious level.

Tuff Gong · 06-24-2023, 11:44 AM

These retainers came with trucks that had shoulder seat belts. Truck retainers are not solid if I remember correctly. The car version is

**Rich72C10** · 08-29-2023, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuff Gong

These retainers came with trucks that had shoulder seat belts. Truck retainers are not solid if I remember correctly. The car version is

I over looked this post that there are different "stow" buckle retainers for trucks and cars. I see this now after opening this NOS box. At least they didn't cost to much.

**Rich72C10** · 08-22-2023, 09:39 AM

Interesting, right at the bottom of this thread people are talking about these "stow" things for the buddy bucket set belts. But the parts shown don't seem correct or at least only 1/2 correct?

From the truck's assembly manual the two are different - one for female to "click" in and the then male to "slide" in? Or am I looking at the assembly manual wrong?

badpeanut · 08-22-2023, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Interesting, right at the bottom of this thread people are talking about these "stow" things for the buddy bucket set belts. But the parts shown don't seem correct or at least only 1/2 correct?

From the truck's assembly manual the two are different - one for female to "click" in and the then male to "slide" in? Or am I looking at the assembly manual wrong?

The "stow" things on the buddy bucket console are male, and receive the female shoulder belt (if so equipped) for the driver and passenger.

**Rich72C10** · 08-23-2023, 07:19 AM

ah, now I understand it.

Danyo492 · 08-23-2023, 08:18 AM

This thread makes me want to ditch my bench seat

**Rich72C10** · 08-23-2023, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Danyo492

This thread makes me want to ditch my bench seat

I count myself lucky the PO reupholstered & installed the buddy buckets in my 72. Considering what it costs to acquire & restore these, it was about 15% of what I bought my truck for!

Danyo492 · 08-23-2023, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

I count myself lucky the PO reupholstered & installed the buddy buckets in my 72. Considering what it costs to acquire & restore these, it was about 15% of what I bought my truck for!

I was looking at the Slosh Tubz option too and it's 1500 just for the frame. Which isn't a bad deal but then you have to get it upholstered too after that.

**Rich72C10** · 08-23-2023, 10:49 AM

Well I scored a set of those buckle holders off eBay - though I want to figure out how to use them for the buddy seatbelts (male/female). Those are always getting hidden in the back / between the seats. While I understand they are for the shoulder belts, mine are the modern type I installed and not factory ones.

**Rich72C10** · 08-26-2023, 12:05 PM

Repop'ed Buddy Bucket Center Seat brace from Classic Bowties. Kind of blends in with Cab Back/Tank carpet.

To do: Strap and Buckle Stows that are coming to me in the mail.

**desert-rat** · 08-30-2023, 03:32 AM

I'm a fan of the bench seat. Mostly because I enjoy having my wife sitting close.

**Rich72C10** · 09-02-2023, 09:24 AM

Got my center back strap in and installed. The fuzzy bit has sticky and that is what I am using now, though I image it won't hold long term. Until then, no more back flipping down when I brake and freaking me out ;-)

04-23-2023, 06:41 PM	#1
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,376	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! That is a great question. Both this set and the set I traded for it had only one tilting seat. In both cases, the tilting seat was on the driver side. It might make more sense to put the tilting seat on the passenger side to improve access to the jack and accessories. I would have a heck of a time getting to that stuff right now. I'd probably have to reach behind the passenger seat from the driver side.

04-24-2023, 01:29 PM	#2
396ci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 776	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I have 2 sets. One set does not have a tilting seat while both seats tilt on the other set. Never had a set where only one seat was a tilt. Interesting... __________________ Brian XNGH ECV Chapter 58 1972 Jimmy / Blazer Project 2wd 1974 Chevy Crew Cab Shorty

06-22-2023, 01:23 PM	#5
CKfan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: So central coast, CA Posts: 393	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Looking for anyone that has a good photo of the Buddy Seat "inboard seat belt retainer" installed on their truck. I have never seen one, only in the assembly manual. Does it exist??? Would love to get ahold of item #7 #8. Anyone???? Attached Images

06-22-2023, 01:30 PM	#6
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,435	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! These are hard to find. Attached Images

04-25-2023, 02:31 PM	#9
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,376	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! My seats are finished and installed. Attached Images

06-24-2023, 11:44 AM	#14
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! These retainers came with trucks that had shoulder seat belts. Truck retainers are not solid if I remember correctly. The car version is

08-22-2023, 09:39 AM	#16
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,657	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Interesting, right at the bottom of this thread people are talking about these "stow" things for the buddy bucket set belts. But the parts shown don't seem correct or at least only 1/2 correct? From the truck's assembly manual the two are different - one for female to "click" in and the then male to "slide" in? Or am I looking at the assembly manual wrong? __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| Upgraded Fully Super Trim Last edited by Rich72C10; 08-22-2023 at 09:55 AM.*

08-23-2023, 07:19 AM	#18
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,657	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! ah, now I understand it. __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

08-23-2023, 08:18 AM	#19
Danyo492 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 36	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! This thread makes me want to ditch my bench seat

08-23-2023, 10:49 AM	#22
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,657	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Well I scored a set of those buckle holders off eBay - though I want to figure out how to use them for the buddy seatbelts (male/female). Those are always getting hidden in the back / between the seats. While I understand they are for the shoulder belts, mine are the modern type I installed and not factory ones. Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

08-26-2023, 12:05 PM	#23
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,657	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Repop'ed Buddy Bucket Center Seat brace from Classic Bowties. Kind of blends in with Cab Back/Tank carpet. To do: Strap and Buckle Stows that are coming to me in the mail. Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

08-30-2023, 03:32 AM	#24
desert-rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 358	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I'm a fan of the bench seat. Mostly because I enjoy having my wife sitting close.

09-02-2023, 09:24 AM	#25
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,657	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Got my center back strap in and installed. The fuzzy bit has sticky and that is what I am using now, though I image it won't hold long term. Until then, no more back flipping down when I brake and freaking me out ;-) Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim



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