Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ms Bright · 02-23-2011, 12:13 PM

I have been looking for a set of Buddy Seats (in decent condition) for my truck for awhile. No luck so far. This got me thinking... if so many people want them but nobody wants to get rid of em, would reasonably priced remanufactured Buddy Seats sell? I guess I'm taking a pole because I know a manufacturer who would build the frame for me; cushions and upholstery optional,if I have a market for them. How much would you pay for a brand new set of Buddy Seat? Holler Back!

brad_man_72 · 02-23-2011, 12:26 PM

I think if I went with an aftermarket seat I'd get somethhing nicer than what the truck could have come with.

**special-K** · 02-23-2011, 12:29 PM

I have a set for the one truck at the moment I need them for. But,you gotta figure what they cost when you do find them close enough to pick up (if not,figure $$$hipping),hopefully complete,what foam costs if they need it,and the cost of "custom-only" covers when you compare the cost of reproduced. I'm saying it may be feasible when you figure a what person can have tied up in a set.

Zoomin · 02-23-2011, 12:30 PM

Maybe it's the exclusivity of a decent set that makes them attractive. *shrug*

What's your definition of reasonably priced?
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PanelDeland · 02-23-2011, 06:41 PM

I think they may be more of a cool original option than anything.I mean if they were made aftermarket then anyone could have a set and the cool factor would go down.

ChevLoRay · 02-23-2011, 07:45 PM

Here's a set that a friend has. Last summer, he wanted $500 for it. He still has 'em. Wonder why.....

Sammy · 02-23-2011, 09:06 PM

Complete re-do of BB's with new foam ($500), shop custom installed covers will run (covers $300+ Labor $300). So the frames themselves are worth no more than $400 tops. The fact they are somewhat hard to find make them worth what people ask for them. But when you end up replacing the foam makes them an expensive investment. As a complete bench foam/ custom cover can be done for much less.

HARJO · 02-24-2011, 03:02 PM

I was thinking about the same type of setup for a while, then decided to go with a modern version of that with the 40/20/40 seats out of an early 2000's Chevy. Center console, cup holders, shoulder belts built in.

$120 on craigslist
$15 for hardware
Half dozen new holes in the floor
1 afternoon of fighting with it

**special-K** · 02-24-2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HARJO

I was thinking about the same type of setup for a while, then decided to go with a modern version of that with the 40/20/40 seats out of an early 2000's Chevy. Center console, cup holders, shoulder belts built in.

$120 on craigslist
$15 for hardware
Half dozen new holes in the floor
1 afternoon of fighting with it

Sorry...cheaper but no comparison either.

AusTx68 · 02-24-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ms Bright

I have been looking for a set of Buddy Seats (in decent condition) for my truck for awhile. No luck so far.

How long have you been looking? Bottom line; sought after parts take time to find. You just have to be patient and regularly search ads, CL, Ebay, ect. Personally, I had to have the Buddy Seats. Nothing else looked right to me. After about a yr I found a near perfect set on Ebay that came out of a 68'. They were being offered Buy-It-Now for $550 shipped. I wasted no time scooping them up. Cost me $350 to have recovered with custom made covers.

oilyrag80 · 02-24-2011, 10:55 PM

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**jerry moss** · 02-24-2011, 10:59 PM

just keep your eyes and ears open. i've bought them as cheap as $75.00 out of a wrecking yard and once traded a decent bench seat straight up for a set that needed driver side foam work-i swapped them while he was loading his truck helping my next door neighbor move. i saw the seats and asked if would be interested in a trade for the bench +some cash and he was happy with just the bench.

VA72C10 · 02-24-2011, 11:00 PM

Most restored sets with good/new foam and new covers runs from 900-1200.

So if someone can come up with a 6-900 complete solution complete with covers I think it would sell.

Just keep in mind the expense of becoming a vendor if you want to advertise them on here

VA72C10 · 02-24-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

just keep your eyes and ears open. i've bought them as cheap as $75.00 out of a wrecking yard and once traded a decent bench seat straight up for a set that needed driver side foam work-i swapped them while he was loading his truck helping my next door neighbor move. i saw the seats and asked if would be interested in a trade for the bench +some cash and he was happy with just the bench.

wow, quite the scores!!!

teeitup · 02-24-2011, 11:56 PM

a set not redone is going to cost usually around $400 plus shipping. They are getting harder to find out there

67chevy1series · 02-25-2011, 12:34 AM

i have bud buckets, i love them nice and comfy.....great seat(s) we all know what they look like so i wont post any pics....

when you buy them the major things that no one notices is: the cba brace for the center seat, the 4 brackets that bolt the center console to the frame work, and the adjuster lever...they are always broken/gone.

dan42 · 02-25-2011, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry moss

just keep your eyes and ears open. i've bought them as cheap as $75.00 out of a wrecking yard and once traded a decent bench seat straight up for a set that needed driver side foam work-i swapped them while he was loading his truck helping my next door neighbor move. i saw the seats and asked if would be interested in a trade for the bench +some cash and he was happy with just the bench.

That's great - I had the same thing happen to me. A guy working in our yard came in one day in a '68 GMC he was using as a work truck that had a set of buddy buckets, and he traded me straight across for my just refinished bench. Killer deal!

67chevy1series · 02-25-2011, 01:30 AM

have any pics of the interior of your sexy 67 dan?

02-23-2011, 12:13 PM	#1
Ms Bright Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 33	Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? I have been looking for a set of Buddy Seats (in decent condition) for my truck for awhile. No luck so far. This got me thinking... if so many people want them but nobody wants to get rid of em, would reasonably priced remanufactured Buddy Seats sell? I guess I'm taking a pole because I know a manufacturer who would build the frame for me; cushions and upholstery optional,if I have a market for them. How much would you pay for a brand new set of Buddy Seat? Holler Back!

02-23-2011, 12:26 PM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? I think if I went with an aftermarket seat I'd get somethhing nicer than what the truck could have come with.

02-23-2011, 12:29 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? I have a set for the one truck at the moment I need them for. But,you gotta figure what they cost when you do find them close enough to pick up (if not,figure $$$hipping),hopefully complete,what foam costs if they need it,and the cost of "custom-only" covers when you compare the cost of reproduced. I'm saying it may be feasible when you figure a what person can have tied up in a set. __________________ "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 ~

02-23-2011, 12:30 PM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? Maybe it's the exclusivity of a decent set that makes them attractive. shrug What's your definition of reasonably priced? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

02-23-2011, 06:41 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? I think they may be more of a cool original option than anything.I mean if they were made aftermarket then anyone could have a set and the cool factor would go down. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-23-2011, 07:45 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? Here's a set that a friend has. Last summer, he wanted $500 for it. He still has 'em. Wonder why..... Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-23-2011, 09:06 PM	#7
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? Complete re-do of BB's with new foam ($500), shop custom installed covers will run (covers $300+ Labor $300). So the frames themselves are worth no more than $400 tops. The fact they are somewhat hard to find make them worth what people ask for them. But when you end up replacing the foam makes them an expensive investment. As a complete bench foam/ custom cover can be done for much less. __________________ '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"

02-24-2011, 03:02 PM	#8
HARJO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 38	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? I was thinking about the same type of setup for a while, then decided to go with a modern version of that with the 40/20/40 seats out of an early 2000's Chevy. Center console, cup holders, shoulder belts built in. $120 on craigslist $15 for hardware Half dozen new holes in the floor 1 afternoon of fighting with it __________________ 1968 Chevy C10: 4x4 conversion, 6" lift, 37" GoodYear Military OZ's, carb'd GMPP RamJet 350, Be Cool aluminum radiator, Flex-o-Lite electric fans, March accessory brackets, T350 trans, NP205, 4 wheel disc, fuel cell... etc. Last edited by HARJO; 02-24-2011 at 03:04 PM. Reason: expanding on price

02-24-2011, 10:55 PM	#11
oilyrag80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson Az Posts: 1,695	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? XIV. As of October 15th 2005 subscribing members will be the only ones permitted to post for sale and want to buy ads on any classified section of this site. Last edited by leddzepp; 02-24-2011 at 10:59 PM. Reason: for sale by a non-subscriber

02-24-2011, 10:59 PM	#12
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,876	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? just keep your eyes and ears open. i've bought them as cheap as $75.00 out of a wrecking yard and once traded a decent bench seat straight up for a set that needed driver side foam work-i swapped them while he was loading his truck helping my next door neighbor move. i saw the seats and asked if would be interested in a trade for the bench +some cash and he was happy with just the bench. __________________ 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

02-24-2011, 11:00 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? Most restored sets with good/new foam and new covers runs from 900-1200. So if someone can come up with a 6-900 complete solution complete with covers I think it would sell. Just keep in mind the expense of becoming a vendor if you want to advertise them on here __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-24-2011, 11:56 PM	#15
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? a set not redone is going to cost usually around $400 plus shipping. They are getting harder to find out there __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

02-25-2011, 12:34 AM	#16
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? i have bud buckets, i love them nice and comfy.....great seat(s) we all know what they look like so i wont post any pics.... when you buy them the major things that no one notices is: the cba brace for the center seat, the 4 brackets that bolt the center console to the frame work, and the adjuster lever...they are always broken/gone. Last edited by 67chevy1series; 02-25-2011 at 12:36 AM.

02-25-2011, 01:30 AM	#18
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Buddy Seats; who has some and who wants them...? have any pics of the interior of your sexy 67 dan?



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