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bigblockorange · 02-21-2009, 09:44 PM

I just got my first set of factory 1968 buddy buckets and was hoping to get a few tips on where the best place to buy covers and any helpful hints you guys may have learned along the way. Thanks BBO

Dingfodgy · 02-22-2009, 12:17 AM

LMC Truck parts have them, but they're a little pricey. The foam is even more expensive- hope yours is good.

bigblockorange · 02-23-2009, 12:40 PM

Has anyone rebuilt a set of buddy buckets?

Twisted78SS · 02-23-2009, 01:02 PM

Search for some threads on them, I think I saw one tilted "show me your buddy buckets" Those guys should be able to respond to your questions.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-23-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblockorange

Has anyone rebuilt a set of buddy buckets?

Seat covers or foam? Any upholstery shop should be able to make you new covers in any color or style that you want. Or you can buy them in standard colors for about $300. If your seat foams can't be rebuilt, it will cost you about $450 total for for both sides. There used to by a FAQ that showed how to take them apart and put them together, but all the pictures are gone now. I have some pictures in my suburban build (below), but they are not that detailed. My suggestion would be to find a good upholstery shop, they should be able to do everything you need.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179318

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badpeanut · 02-24-2009, 01:22 AM

Here is an interesting article on a bench: http://www.brotherstrucks.com/techar...20SEAT%20BELTS

bigblockorange · 02-27-2009, 01:49 AM

Sorry I don't have a better picture of the seat. I'm storing all of these parts for MSGross and they are in the way. I hope he comes and picks them up soon!

jbristo67 · 02-27-2009, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblockorange

Has anyone rebuilt a set of buddy buckets?

These belong to a friend of mine he just got them done last week. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329704

bigblockorange · 03-11-2009, 01:12 AM

I hope to find someone who has done a few with different brand name covers anyone know of the best in the business?

**oldiron** · 03-11-2009, 03:20 AM

Check with stllookn. He just finished redoing a set in the 50th anniversy colors.

jamesi20 · 03-11-2009, 07:01 AM

try this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...at+foam&page=1

gcburdic · 03-11-2009, 08:13 AM

check/ PM 'yellowblazer1969'....I believe he is in the upholstery business and could give you some good insight.....

**special-K** · 03-11-2009, 08:52 AM

SMS Auto Fabric for custom or exact repros in factory fabrics.
PUI or for best widely available brand.

**yellowblazer1969** · 03-11-2009, 10:35 AM

Hey just saw the thread, I have done plenty of buddy buckets and dont mind sharing some tips and techniques with you. Feel free to pm me or post questions here. I know Pui just raised their prices again, thats who lmc gets their upholstery from and the foam keeps going up too (something about gas prices, i dont know). Anyway i will help in any way i can.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-11-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowblazer1969

Hey just saw the thread, I have done plenty of buddy buckets and dont mind sharing some tips and techniques with you. Feel free to pm me or post questions here. I know Pui just raised their prices again, thats who lmc gets their upholstery from and the foam keeps going up too (something about gas prices, i dont know). Anyway i will help in any way i can.

Gas prices have come down almost 50% in the last 6 months, you'd think some of the prices would. Thanks for offering up the help/advice.

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badpeanut · 03-11-2009, 09:14 PM

Info on seat foam: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331210

kcvrodder · 03-12-2009, 06:22 PM

I live in Kansas City and i just had a set done two weeks ago. I had North Kansas City Auto Trim do mine. There a mom and pop shop but and they do great work. I had mine redone with new black vinal with hounds tooth inserts. They also rebuilt the foam on the driver and passenger seats. They did all that for $360. They look awesome!! I'll try to get some pics up.

bigblockorange · 03-13-2009, 12:57 AM

I must say I never thought I'd say "I wish I lived in Kansas" until this moment! I can't wait to see the pictures.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-13-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kcvrodder

I live in Kansas City and i just had a set done two weeks ago. I had North Kansas City Auto Trim do mine. There a mom and pop shop but and they do great work. I had mine redone with new black vinal with hounds tooth inserts. They also rebuilt the foam on the driver and passenger seats. They did all that for $360. They look awesome!! I'll try to get some pics up.

Those sound familiar,

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**special-K** · 03-13-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowblazer1969

Hey just saw the thread, I have done plenty of buddy buckets and dont mind sharing some tips and techniques with you. Feel free to pm me or post questions here... Anyway i will help in any way i can.

^That`s awesome.Hey Rob,just send your pads to him(Don?).

msgross · 03-29-2009, 08:11 PM

only problem with PUI's are that they only mimic the 67 pinstriped pattern, not the panel insert like those you have Rob... I'm going to take mine somewhere local I guess, let me know if you find a good place in the area Rob..

I wish that hood would have worked out...

02-21-2009, 09:44 PM	#1
bigblockorange Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central pa Posts: 428	buddy buckets I just got my first set of factory 1968 buddy buckets and was hoping to get a few tips on where the best place to buy covers and any helpful hints you guys may have learned along the way. Thanks BBO __________________ I guess you could say I’m not really lazy I’m just real good at doing nothing!!!!

02-22-2009, 12:17 AM	#2
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: buddy buckets LMC Truck parts have them, but they're a little pricey. The foam is even more expensive- hope yours is good. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

02-23-2009, 12:40 PM	#3
bigblockorange Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central pa Posts: 428	Re: buddy buckets Has anyone rebuilt a set of buddy buckets? __________________ I guess you could say I’m not really lazy I’m just real good at doing nothing!!!!

02-23-2009, 01:02 PM	#4
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: buddy buckets Search for some threads on them, I think I saw one tilted "show me your buddy buckets" Those guys should be able to respond to your questions. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

02-24-2009, 01:22 AM	#6
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Re: buddy buckets Here is an interesting article on a bench: http://www.brotherstrucks.com/techar...20SEAT%20BELTS __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

02-27-2009, 01:49 AM	#7
bigblockorange Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central pa Posts: 428	Re: buddy buckets Sorry I don't have a better picture of the seat. I'm storing all of these parts for MSGross and they are in the way. I hope he comes and picks them up soon! Attached Images __________________ I guess you could say I’m not really lazy I’m just real good at doing nothing!!!!

03-11-2009, 01:12 AM	#9
bigblockorange Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central pa Posts: 428	Re: buddy buckets I hope to find someone who has done a few with different brand name covers anyone know of the best in the business? __________________ I guess you could say I’m not really lazy I’m just real good at doing nothing!!!!

03-11-2009, 03:20 AM	#10
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: buddy buckets Check with stllookn. He just finished redoing a set in the 50th anniversy colors. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

03-11-2009, 07:01 AM	#11
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Re: buddy buckets try this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...at+foam&page=1 Last edited by jamesi20; 03-11-2009 at 07:04 AM.

03-11-2009, 08:13 AM	#12
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: buddy buckets check/ PM 'yellowblazer1969'....I believe he is in the upholstery business and could give you some good insight..... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-11-2009, 08:52 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: buddy buckets SMS Auto Fabric for custom or exact repros in factory fabrics. PUI or for best widely available brand. __________________ "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 ~

03-11-2009, 10:35 AM	#14
yellowblazer1969 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: columbia sc Posts: 387	Re: buddy buckets Hey just saw the thread, I have done plenty of buddy buckets and dont mind sharing some tips and techniques with you. Feel free to pm me or post questions here. I know Pui just raised their prices again, thats who lmc gets their upholstery from and the foam keeps going up too (something about gas prices, i dont know). Anyway i will help in any way i can.

03-11-2009, 09:14 PM	#16
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Re: buddy buckets Info on seat foam: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331210 __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

03-12-2009, 06:22 PM	#17
kcvrodder Stroke her once for me! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gardner,Kansas Posts: 84	Re: buddy buckets I live in Kansas City and i just had a set done two weeks ago. I had North Kansas City Auto Trim do mine. There a mom and pop shop but and they do great work. I had mine redone with new black vinal with hounds tooth inserts. They also rebuilt the foam on the driver and passenger seats. They did all that for $360. They look awesome!! I'll try to get some pics up.

03-13-2009, 12:57 AM	#18
bigblockorange Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central pa Posts: 428	Re: buddy buckets I must say I never thought I'd say "I wish I lived in Kansas" until this moment! I can't wait to see the pictures. __________________ I guess you could say I’m not really lazy I’m just real good at doing nothing!!!!



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03-29-2009, 08:11 PM	#21
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: buddy buckets only problem with PUI's are that they only mimic the 67 pinstriped pattern, not the panel insert like those you have Rob... I'm going to take mine somewhere local I guess, let me know if you find a good place in the area Rob.. I wish that hood would have worked out... __________________ 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"

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