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zamboni2354 · 12-02-2014, 10:39 AM

I have a buddy bucket seat I'd like to sale. Very rare one year only 66 Gmc seat. Would need new cover and foam. Prefer local pick up.

$1,100 plus shipping. First "I'll take it" gets it. Money order is good. Paypal add 3% to help cover fees.

Thanks
Jeff in long beach

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 12-02-2014, 10:15 PM

Wow Great Seat! And I'm Low on Funds

zamboni2354 · 12-03-2014, 11:04 AM

Thanks! Btw, I'd also be open to a trade for 67,68 buddy seats plus cash. Thanks

Jeff in long beach

**southern parts** · 12-03-2014, 12:18 PM

What is the difference from the 66 and 67-68 buddy's ? Seat covers ? Can you get correct covers for a 66?

zamboni2354 · 12-03-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by southern parts

What is the difference from the 66 and 67-68 buddy's ? Seat covers ? Can you get correct covers for a 66?

The buddy seat back is bigger on the 66 and the foam is a different shape on the seats. I've also read that the 66 is taller than the 67/68 but I haven't confirmed this.

I'm not aware of any off the shelf places to buy the foam or seat covers so you'd most likely have to take it to an upholstery shop to have re-done to your liking.

Here's an old thread on this type of seat.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5862050

Jeff

**MisterC** · 12-03-2014, 03:01 PM

For reference, here's what I did with the set that the C10 King had.

zamboni2354 · 12-03-2014, 03:33 PM

Very Nice!!

Grandpa54 · 12-03-2014, 10:52 PM

Do these adjust front to back? Thanks mark

Grandpa54 · 12-03-2014, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by misterc

for reference, here's what i did with the set that the c10 king had.

misterc are they comfortable ?

zamboni2354 · 12-03-2014, 11:06 PM

The drivers side adjusts but the passenger side and buddy are fixed

Grandpa54 · 12-03-2014, 11:46 PM

Is all the hardware there and in good shape?

zamboni2354 · 12-04-2014, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Grandpa54

Is all the hardware there and in good shape?

Could use some cleaning and lube on the sliding mechanism but the hardware is good.

**MisterC** · 12-04-2014, 02:16 AM

They are super comfortable! The driver's side seat adjusts front or back and the passenger seat is fixed. I went ahead and had a couple of marine cup holders put into the back of the middle seat so that I can carry the beverage of my choice without spilling.

Grandpa54 · 12-04-2014, 01:14 PM

I saw the cup holders, smart idea. DID YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE FINDING THE FOAM TO REBUILD THEM?

Grandpa54 · 12-04-2014, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zamboni2354

thanks! Btw, i'd also be open to a trade for 67,68 buddy seats plus cash. Thanks

jeff in long beach

jeff ,i have lots of parts that do you need? I have a pair of 66 panel seats to die for if you are interested, mark

**MisterC** · 12-04-2014, 02:23 PM

Frankly, I had my upholstery guy just reuse the existing foam. While the original covers were torn, the original foam was in great shape and is very comfortable under the new vinyl and fabric. He just contoured it a bit to fit the edges that I wanted.

zamboni2354 · 12-04-2014, 03:09 PM

Mark,

I have a 72 c-10 and I really don't need anything for it but would like to have a 67 or 68 buddy bucket seat for it since they are shorter - at least from what I have read.

I think you'd have a few options to have the seats upholstered.
1. take them to an upholstery company and they can shape new foam to match the original pattern and they would make the covers for it.
2. or you could buy foam for the 67-72 buckets - there's I think 3 styles. then the upholstery shop could a. make the covers for them and the buddy or b. you could by the covers for the buckets and have the upholstery shop then match the buddy seat to the bucket covers. I don't think you would benefit from buying buddy bucket seat covers for the 67 or 68 seats since the 66 buddy seat is bigger.

I think the best bet would be to take them or photo's around to a few shops and get quotes.

jeff

OldGMJon · 12-04-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Grandpa54

jeff ,i have lots of parts that do you need? I have a pair of 66 panel seats to die for if you are interested, mark

Hi mark/Grandpa, I would be interested in those buckets for my 65' panel

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Grandpa54 · 12-04-2014, 11:45 PM

Jon, thanks for the offer but i am either going with the bucket buddies or modern buckets.

Lokin4AReason · 12-05-2014, 09:06 AM

why are the cool stuff always X amount of mile(s) away =0/

OldGMJon · 12-05-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lokin4AReason

why are the cool stuff always X amount of mile(s) away =0/

how far away is Beer Can?

zamboni2354 · 12-05-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Grandpa54

Jon, thanks for the offer but i am either going with the bucket buddies or modern buckets.

I vote for the bucket buddies....

zamboni2354 · 12-11-2014, 01:57 PM

ttt

zamboni2354 · 01-02-2015, 02:13 AM

TTT price drop

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 01-02-2015, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by zamboni2354

TTT price drop

What's the New Price

12-02-2014, 10:39 AM	#1
zamboni2354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Beach, CA. Posts: 289	FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats I have a buddy bucket seat I'd like to sale. Very rare one year only 66 Gmc seat. Would need new cover and foam. Prefer local pick up. $1,100 plus shipping. First "I'll take it" gets it. Money order is good. Paypal add 3% to help cover fees. Thanks Jeff in long beach Last edited by zamboni2354; 01-02-2015 at 02:12 AM.

12-02-2014, 10:15 PM	#2
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats Wow Great Seat! And I'm Low on Funds __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

12-03-2014, 11:04 AM	#3
zamboni2354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Beach, CA. Posts: 289	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats Thanks! Btw, I'd also be open to a trade for 67,68 buddy seats plus cash. Thanks Jeff in long beach

12-03-2014, 12:18 PM	#4
southern parts Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elberton Ga. Posts: 3,470	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats What is the difference from the 66 and 67-68 buddy's ? Seat covers ? Can you get correct covers for a 66?

12-03-2014, 03:01 PM	#6
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats For reference, here's what I did with the set that the C10 King had. Attached Images __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

12-03-2014, 03:33 PM	#7
zamboni2354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Beach, CA. Posts: 289	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats Very Nice!!

12-03-2014, 10:52 PM	#8
Grandpa54 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Posts: 417	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats Do these adjust front to back? Thanks mark

12-03-2014, 11:06 PM	#10
zamboni2354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Beach, CA. Posts: 289	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats The drivers side adjusts but the passenger side and buddy are fixed

12-03-2014, 11:46 PM	#11
Grandpa54 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Posts: 417	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats Is all the hardware there and in good shape?

12-04-2014, 02:16 AM	#13
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats They are super comfortable! The driver's side seat adjusts front or back and the passenger seat is fixed. I went ahead and had a couple of marine cup holders put into the back of the middle seat so that I can carry the beverage of my choice without spilling. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

12-04-2014, 01:14 PM	#14
Grandpa54 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Posts: 417	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats I saw the cup holders, smart idea. DID YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE FINDING THE FOAM TO REBUILD THEM?

12-04-2014, 02:23 PM	#16
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats Frankly, I had my upholstery guy just reuse the existing foam. While the original covers were torn, the original foam was in great shape and is very comfortable under the new vinyl and fabric. He just contoured it a bit to fit the edges that I wanted. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

12-04-2014, 03:09 PM	#17
zamboni2354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Beach, CA. Posts: 289	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats Mark, I have a 72 c-10 and I really don't need anything for it but would like to have a 67 or 68 buddy bucket seat for it since they are shorter - at least from what I have read. I think you'd have a few options to have the seats upholstered. 1. take them to an upholstery company and they can shape new foam to match the original pattern and they would make the covers for it. 2. or you could buy foam for the 67-72 buckets - there's I think 3 styles. then the upholstery shop could a. make the covers for them and the buddy or b. you could by the covers for the buckets and have the upholstery shop then match the buddy seat to the bucket covers. I don't think you would benefit from buying buddy bucket seat covers for the 67 or 68 seats since the 66 buddy seat is bigger. I think the best bet would be to take them or photo's around to a few shops and get quotes. jeff

12-04-2014, 11:45 PM	#19
Grandpa54 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Posts: 417	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats Jon, thanks for the offer but i am either going with the bucket buddies or modern buckets.

12-05-2014, 09:06 AM	#20
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: a beer can .. Posts: 925	Re: FS: 66 GMC buddy bucket seats why are the cool stuff always X amount of mile(s) away =0/ __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)



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