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flashed · 02-15-2010, 10:04 PM

How can I tell whether my buddybuckets are GM or Dodge ? I ran up on a free set in pretty good shape ,would just like to know how to tell which I have. I wish I could post a picture but my computer has a glitch and wont let me. I have done a search but didnt find what I was looking for.Does anyone have a pic I could compare mine to? Thanks in advance.

**wancosc356** · 02-16-2010, 03:05 AM

Look in the for sale section.

bigblockorange · 02-16-2010, 07:52 AM

Get them you can turn the Dodge ones into GM with a few mods.

flashed · 02-16-2010, 08:43 AM

I have them already and I think they are original GM seats out of a 67 Chevy parts truck that a friend had. I found some information on the for sale forum and printed it off for a comparison. I had planned on doing the newer Dodge seat conversion but never dreamed I would get a nice set of buddy buckets for free. If I hadnt rescued rhem he was going to throw them away ,so I went yesterday and got them. At some time they have been recovered and the foam seems to be good and the covers only have a small tear. Thanks for the info posted .

sdailey · 02-16-2010, 09:57 AM

"Free" is always a good deal, no matter if they are GM or Dodge seats. Here are a couple of pictures of a set I have that may help you determine which ones you have.

flashed · 02-16-2010, 11:21 AM

Thanks sdaily ,
I am 98% certain mine are GM seats after seeing your photos. Are you the one that lives near Alansclassic ? I met him a while back when he came to get some headers . I look forward to meeting other members . There are quite a few of these old trucks around here.

sdailey · 02-16-2010, 11:26 AM

No problem. Glad I could help and yes I'm Alan's neighbor.

Your friend wouldn't have any other "free" parts would he?

flashed · 02-16-2010, 02:07 PM

I just confirmed that my seats are GM from your photos and no I took all his free parts yesterday . I got a set of hubcaps, valve covers, v8 breather assembly, and a set of 4 stock height springs for my truck and the buddybuckets . Not bad for free. He saw my truck a while back at the muffler shop in jasper and wondered who it belonged to as he works on mostly 72 trucks . We got together with the local car club group for an outing and I showed him a photo of my recent purchase and he has been trying to buy it ever since. He had checked it out at the muffler shop but they were not yet open so he couldnt find out whose it was. I guess since he could not buy it he thought he would help me fix it up.

**too much stuff** · 02-16-2010, 02:12 PM

That single bracket underneath the center of the center console is usually the for sure GM frame. Dodge didn't have any bracket there.

my67chevytruck · 02-16-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

I just confirmed that my seats are GM from your photos and no I took all his free parts yesterday . I got a set of hubcaps, valve covers, v8 breather assembly, and a set of 4 stock height springs for my truck and the buddybuckets . Not bad for free. He saw my truck a while back at the muffler shop in jasper and wondered who it belonged to as he works on mostly 72 trucks . We got together with the local car club group for an outing and I showed him a photo of my recent purchase and he has been trying to buy it ever since. He had checked it out at the muffler shop but they were not yet open so he couldnt find out whose it was. I guess since he could not buy it he thought he would help me fix it up.

post some pics... you made out like a bandit.....

msgross · 02-16-2010, 02:26 PM

The big difference is the ends... the dodge buckets had different end brackets... nice score..

I have a set of dodge seats in my build thread (not sure on the post #) and am converting them to GM's...

sdailey · 02-16-2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

I just confirmed that my seats are GM from your photos and no I took all his free parts yesterday . I got a set of hubcaps, valve covers, v8 breather assembly, and a set of 4 stock height springs for my truck and the buddybuckets . Not bad for free. He saw my truck a while back at the muffler shop in jasper and wondered who it belonged to as he works on mostly 72 trucks . We got together with the local car club group for an outing and I showed him a photo of my recent purchase and he has been trying to buy it ever since. He had checked it out at the muffler shop but they were not yet open so he couldnt find out whose it was. I guess since he could not buy it he thought he would help me fix it up.

PM sent.

flashed · 02-16-2010, 11:24 PM

For some strange reason I cant post pics .Me and my wife have tried to post pics on Team Chevelle and here and it freezes up our computer . I could have her email photos to someone here from her work if they were willing to post them for me . If any of you are willing I will get some pics .

**wancosc356** · 02-16-2010, 11:33 PM

Host them via photobucket.com. Then post the image link here.

flashed · 02-17-2010, 12:13 AM

Thats our problem ,we cant post them to photo bucket . We do have an account but every time we try to send the photos to photo bucket our computer freezes up. I think its a problem in the windstream line cause we cant email them to walgreens either. Of coarse Windstream says nothing is found to be wrong.

**wancosc356** · 02-17-2010, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

Thats our problem ,we cant post them to photo bucket . We do have an account but every time we try to send the photos to photo bucket our computer freezes up. I think its a problem in the windstream line cause we cant email them to walgreens either. Of coarse Windstream says nothing is found to be wrong.

Oh wow! Bummer. Send them to me and I'll post them up for you.

wancosc356@yahoo.com

flashed · 02-17-2010, 11:05 AM

Michael,
I will get some photos today and get my wife to email them to you . I will include some of my ugly truck to show what Im putting them in. Thanks John.

sdailey · 02-17-2010, 11:16 AM

John get those pictures posted up. You can't come on here and brag about free buddy buckets then not provide pictures.

Alan's Classic · 02-17-2010, 01:34 PM

**wancosc356** · 02-17-2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

Michael,
I will get some photos today and get my wife to email them to you . I will include some of my ugly truck to show what Im putting them in. Thanks John.

Sounds good. Haha.

flashed · 02-17-2010, 11:27 PM

My wife will send several photos tommorrow and you are welcome to post whatever you like . Thanks again for posting when you get them. John

**wancosc356** · 02-18-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

My wife will send several photos tommorrow and you are welcome to post whatever you like . Thanks again for posting when you get them. John

No problem. Here ya go...

Rob H. · 02-18-2010, 05:52 PM

I'm still waiting to see the "ugly truck" LOL I like it! GM never made an ugly truck from 67 to 72!

my67chevytruck · 02-18-2010, 05:55 PM

nice truck, you made out like a bandit on the parts

sdailey · 02-18-2010, 07:23 PM

Those seats look great.

Good score.

Your truck looks good too.

02-15-2010, 10:04 PM	#1
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Possible buddybuckets How can I tell whether my buddybuckets are GM or Dodge ? I ran up on a free set in pretty good shape ,would just like to know how to tell which I have. I wish I could post a picture but my computer has a glitch and wont let me. I have done a search but didnt find what I was looking for.Does anyone have a pic I could compare mine to? Thanks in advance.

02-16-2010, 03:05 AM	#2
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Possible buddybuckets Look in the for sale section. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-16-2010, 07:52 AM	#3
bigblockorange Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central pa Posts: 428	Re: Possible buddybuckets Get them you can turn the Dodge ones into GM with a few mods. __________________ I guess you could say I’m not really lazy I’m just real good at doing nothing!!!!

02-16-2010, 08:43 AM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Possible buddybuckets I have them already and I think they are original GM seats out of a 67 Chevy parts truck that a friend had. I found some information on the for sale forum and printed it off for a comparison. I had planned on doing the newer Dodge seat conversion but never dreamed I would get a nice set of buddy buckets for free. If I hadnt rescued rhem he was going to throw them away ,so I went yesterday and got them. At some time they have been recovered and the foam seems to be good and the covers only have a small tear. Thanks for the info posted .

02-16-2010, 09:57 AM	#5
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Possible buddybuckets "Free" is always a good deal, no matter if they are GM or Dodge seats. Here are a couple of pictures of a set I have that may help you determine which ones you have. Attached Images __________________ Shannon

02-16-2010, 11:21 AM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Possible buddybuckets Thanks sdaily , I am 98% certain mine are GM seats after seeing your photos. Are you the one that lives near Alansclassic ? I met him a while back when he came to get some headers . I look forward to meeting other members . There are quite a few of these old trucks around here.

02-16-2010, 11:26 AM	#7
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Possible buddybuckets No problem. Glad I could help and yes I'm Alan's neighbor. Your friend wouldn't have any other "free" parts would he? __________________ Shannon

02-16-2010, 02:07 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Possible buddybuckets I just confirmed that my seats are GM from your photos and no I took all his free parts yesterday . I got a set of hubcaps, valve covers, v8 breather assembly, and a set of 4 stock height springs for my truck and the buddybuckets . Not bad for free. He saw my truck a while back at the muffler shop in jasper and wondered who it belonged to as he works on mostly 72 trucks . We got together with the local car club group for an outing and I showed him a photo of my recent purchase and he has been trying to buy it ever since. He had checked it out at the muffler shop but they were not yet open so he couldnt find out whose it was. I guess since he could not buy it he thought he would help me fix it up.

02-16-2010, 02:12 PM	#9
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,717	Re: Possible buddybuckets That single bracket underneath the center of the center console is usually the for sure GM frame. Dodge didn't have any bracket there. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-16-2010, 02:26 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Possible buddybuckets The big difference is the ends... the dodge buckets had different end brackets... nice score.. I have a set of dodge seats in my build thread (not sure on the post #) and am converting them to GM's... __________________ 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"

02-16-2010, 11:24 PM	#13
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Possible buddybuckets For some strange reason I cant post pics .Me and my wife have tried to post pics on Team Chevelle and here and it freezes up our computer . I could have her email photos to someone here from her work if they were willing to post them for me . If any of you are willing I will get some pics .

02-16-2010, 11:33 PM	#14
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Possible buddybuckets Host them via photobucket.com. Then post the image link here. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-17-2010, 12:13 AM	#15
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Possible buddybuckets Thats our problem ,we cant post them to photo bucket . We do have an account but every time we try to send the photos to photo bucket our computer freezes up. I think its a problem in the windstream line cause we cant email them to walgreens either. Of coarse Windstream says nothing is found to be wrong.

02-17-2010, 11:05 AM	#17
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Possible buddybuckets Michael, I will get some photos today and get my wife to email them to you . I will include some of my ugly truck to show what Im putting them in. Thanks John.

02-17-2010, 11:16 AM	#18
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Possible buddybuckets John get those pictures posted up. You can't come on here and brag about free buddy buckets then not provide pictures. __________________ Shannon



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02-17-2010, 01:34 PM	#19
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Possible buddybuckets __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-17-2010, 11:27 PM	#21
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Possible buddybuckets My wife will send several photos tommorrow and you are welcome to post whatever you like . Thanks again for posting when you get them. John

02-18-2010, 05:52 PM	#23
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Possible buddybuckets I'm still waiting to see the "ugly truck" LOL I like it! GM never made an ugly truck from 67 to 72! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

02-18-2010, 05:55 PM	#24
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Possible buddybuckets nice truck, you made out like a bandit on the parts __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-18-2010, 07:23 PM	#25
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Possible buddybuckets Those seats look great. Good score. Your truck looks good too. __________________ Shannon

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