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

**Ricks1971** · 02-12-2009, 10:54 PM

I'm trying to decide whether to use a set of buddy buckets or a bench seat! I would like to see some buddy buckets reupholstered. Thanks

msgross · 02-12-2009, 11:00 PM

well, this probably won't help...dodge buddy's that still need recovered...

But they are 1/2 the price of chevy's!

**Ricks1971** · 02-12-2009, 11:07 PM

Mike, what year dodge trucks had those buckets?

Livrat · 02-12-2009, 11:19 PM

I am not sure what year Dodge's had them.. but you can also find them in Jeep J1000 pickups from 67 -70 One difference ... they fold forward.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-12-2009, 11:40 PM

Here's mine recovered. They fold forward. I've got several sets, some fold forward and some don't....

dan42 · 02-12-2009, 11:53 PM

Here's mine. They are true buddy buckets from a Chevy/GMC, '67 vintage. (They don't fold).

**breeh** · 02-13-2009, 01:03 AM

Mine...

72armyswbtruck · 02-13-2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

I am not sure what year Dodge's had them.. but you can also find them in Jeep J1000 pickups from 67 -70 One difference ... they fold forward.

Awesome, I knew that there were dodge seats, didn't know about Jeep J1000 pickups. Now i'm off to the pick n pull. Wish me luck.

msgross · 02-13-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricks1971

Mike, what year dodge trucks had those buckets?

not sure, I got these at a truck show for $150. They are identical except the back foam outline (behind your shoulders) and the end brackets on the frame (had a set made by a board member). They even have GM-22 on the bottom foam. If they didn't have the rip I would use them as is, I like em...

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**jerry moss** · 02-13-2009, 10:38 AM

thanks for the jeep info, never even look at them in the yards but you can bet i will now though. as for the folding/non folding issue, i've had a LOT of buddy buckets in the past 20+ years of parting 67-72s and i've had them where only the passenger side folded, some where neither folded and a couple sets that both folded. some of these seats were still in original upholstry and on the SPID of the truck we pulled them from so i would assume they were original.

caja_larga · 02-13-2009, 10:52 AM

I had buddy buckets in my 74 travel all. They looked just like the ones posted here. they did not fold.

**special-K** · 02-13-2009, 11:29 AM

How about Ford?

Maybe they should be called generic buckets

stllookn · 02-13-2009, 11:33 AM

I really like Rod Hart's black and herriingbone...but I like my Anniversary seats better...LOL! Just wish I could finish the truck and get them installed!!!!!!!!!

re1 · 02-13-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

I really like Rod Hart's black and herriingbone...but I like my Anniversary seats better...LOL! Just wish I could finish the truck and get them installed!!!!!!!!!

Stllookn, those are very nice!!

**Hart_Rod** · 02-13-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

I really like Rod Hart's black and herriingbone...but I like my Anniversary seats better...LOL! Just wish I could finish the truck and get them installed!!!!!!!!!

Your's are one of my favorites too.......

.

67chevemall · 02-13-2009, 01:16 PM

Some nice chairs there! Lookn good.... Buckets all the way

Sammy · 02-13-2009, 05:31 PM

Everytime I see these my eyes swell with envy. Wish they were more reasonably available along with what folks think they are worth.

xmitsu10 · 02-13-2009, 09:01 PM

These were in a truck I turned quickly.

100%Chevy · 02-13-2009, 10:21 PM

stllookin,yours' are eggzactly like mine!In fact,yours' are the only ones I've ever seen like mine!
Mine are completely original,as is most of the truck.
Look in my picturetrail below.

http://www.picturetrail.com/100chevy

Mike.

stllookn · 02-13-2009, 11:54 PM

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!

67_C-30 · 02-14-2009, 12:08 AM

Here's a pic of mine, but are going to houndtooth treatment in black like the blue below them.

PipsC10 · 02-14-2009, 01:20 AM

here is mine, just brought them home after taking them out of a parts truck that I bought. Came out of 1970 custom cab, not sure if they were in the truck originally however they are original gm seats. Neither side folds forward and the passenger side sits a little more straight up and down than the drivers side. Probably going to get them re upholstered in a few years before I put them in my project truck. Hart Rod I love the way yours came out and I really like the cupholders.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-14-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PipsC10

here is mine, just brought them home after taking them out of a parts truck that I bought. Came out of 1970 custom cab, not sure if they were in the truck originally however they are original gm seats. Neither side folds forward and the passenger side sits a little more straight up and down than the drivers side. Probably going to get them re upholstered in a few years before I put them in my project truck. Hart Rod I love the way yours came out and I really like the cupholders.

Thanks Pip, the cup holders and map pocket should make them a little more utilitarian, (I had some seat warmers installed too,

). Pull the material away from where the pivot point of the seat back and the seat bottom come together. If there is a bolt holding the back and the bottom together, you should be able to loosen it slightly on both sides and then they will fold forward. There will also be a bolt that allows you to adjust how high the seat backs lean back. These are the pics I have right now showing what I'm talking about.

100%Chevy · 02-14-2009, 12:26 PM

stllookn,thanks for the kind words!
I've been doing the small,little stuff to the truck.I've rebuilt the brakes,replaced the factory original tires with new 235's,wiper blades,fuel pump,water pump(not on yet),removed the york compressor and mounts(need one?),rebuilt carb,all new dual exhaust,battery and cables,and new rear bumper.
The only plans I have are to repair rusty spots and add factory air(I have all A/C parts,plus a spare A/C truck).
Want to remove the aftermarket cruise and add factory cruise.
Looking for factory AM/FM radio and tilt wheel when I can afford them!
The first owner(now deceased)was a fanatic about this truck.It has an 8-track under the seat that still works and about 30 tapes in the console.I bought the truck from his son,who never transfered the title,so technically I'm the second owner.
With the truck,I received a lot of parts.2 sets of Gabriel air shocks,air filters,oil filters,fuel filters,trans filters,etc.
It was Zie-Barted when new(I have the papers),so very little rust.
Mike.

02-12-2009, 10:54 PM	#1
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,787	Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I'm trying to decide whether to use a set of buddy buckets or a bench seat! I would like to see some buddy buckets reupholstered. Thanks

02-12-2009, 11:00 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! well, this probably won't help...dodge buddy's that still need recovered... But they are 1/2 the price of chevy's! Attached Images __________________ 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"

02-12-2009, 11:07 PM	#3
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,787	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Mike, what year dodge trucks had those buckets?

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Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I am not sure what year Dodge's had them.. but you can also find them in Jeep J1000 pickups from 67 -70 One difference ... they fold forward.

02-12-2009, 11:40 PM	#5
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Here's mine recovered. They fold forward. I've got several sets, some fold forward and some don't.... Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-12-2009, 11:53 PM	#6
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Here's mine. They are true buddy buckets from a Chevy/GMC, '67 vintage. (They don't fold). Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-13-2009, 01:03 AM	#7
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Mine... Attached Images __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

02-13-2009, 10:38 AM	#11
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,913	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! thanks for the jeep info, never even look at them in the yards but you can bet i will now though. as for the folding/non folding issue, i've had a LOT of buddy buckets in the past 20+ years of parting 67-72s and i've had them where only the passenger side folded, some where neither folded and a couple sets that both folded. some of these seats were still in original upholstry and on the SPID of the truck we pulled them from so i would assume they were original. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

02-13-2009, 10:52 AM	#12
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I had buddy buckets in my 74 travel all. They looked just like the ones posted here. they did not fold.

02-13-2009, 11:29 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! How about Ford? Maybe they should be called generic buckets __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-13-2009 at 11:30 AM.

02-13-2009, 11:33 AM	#14
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I really like Rod Hart's black and herriingbone...but I like my Anniversary seats better...LOL! Just wish I could finish the truck and get them installed!!!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ '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)

02-13-2009, 01:16 PM	#17
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Some nice chairs there! Lookn good.... Buckets all the way __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-13-2009, 05:31 PM	#18
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Everytime I see these my eyes swell with envy. Wish they were more reasonably available along with what folks think they are worth. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

02-13-2009, 09:01 PM	#19
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! These were in a truck I turned quickly. Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

02-13-2009, 10:21 PM	#20
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! stllookin,yours' are eggzactly like mine!In fact,yours' are the only ones I've ever seen like mine! Mine are completely original,as is most of the truck. Look in my picturetrail below. http://www.picturetrail.com/100chevy Mike.



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02-13-2009, 11:54 PM	#21
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! 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! Attached Images __________________ '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) Last edited by stllookn; 02-14-2009 at 12:08 AM.

02-14-2009, 12:08 AM	#22
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Here's a pic of mine, but are going to houndtooth treatment in black like the blue below them. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-14-2009, 01:20 AM	#23
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! here is mine, just brought them home after taking them out of a parts truck that I bought. Came out of 1970 custom cab, not sure if they were in the truck originally however they are original gm seats. Neither side folds forward and the passenger side sits a little more straight up and down than the drivers side. Probably going to get them re upholstered in a few years before I put them in my project truck. Hart Rod I love the way yours came out and I really like the cupholders. Attached Images __________________ 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, 12:26 PM	#25
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! stllookn,thanks for the kind words! I've been doing the small,little stuff to the truck.I've rebuilt the brakes,replaced the factory original tires with new 235's,wiper blades,fuel pump,water pump(not on yet),removed the york compressor and mounts(need one?),rebuilt carb,all new dual exhaust,battery and cables,and new rear bumper. The only plans I have are to repair rusty spots and add factory air(I have all A/C parts,plus a spare A/C truck). Want to remove the aftermarket cruise and add factory cruise. Looking for factory AM/FM radio and tilt wheel when I can afford them! The first owner(now deceased)was a fanatic about this truck.It has an 8-track under the seat that still works and about 30 tapes in the console.I bought the truck from his son,who never transfered the title,so technically I'm the second owner. With the truck,I received a lot of parts.2 sets of Gabriel air shocks,air filters,oil filters,fuel filters,trans filters,etc. It was Zie-Barted when new(I have the papers),so very little rust. Mike.

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