68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

66 Burban · 12-01-2017, 12:28 AM

Does anybody know of somebody with correct reproduction Buddy Bucket covers (Red) for my 68 CST seat. The only covers I've seen have wide stitched pleats not the correct dielectric 1" or so pleats in the inserts.

Any info would be appreciated.

**chewychevy67** · 12-01-2017, 12:38 AM

I had sms in Oregon make me a set. They have the correct materials and heat pleated the material. It is an exact match to original. Pricey though and the wait sucks but seems everyone has everyone waiting these days for quality products.

66 Burban · 12-01-2017, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

I had sms in Oregon make me a set. They have the correct materials and heat pleated the material. It is an exact match to original. Pricey though and the wait sucks but seems everyone has everyone waiting these days for quality products.

Thanks for the info — I’ll hit them up for a price and lead time..

**ho70** · 12-01-2017, 08:24 AM

truckseats on this board will make whatever you want seat cover wise

**Portland68** · 12-01-2017, 02:17 PM

What did it cost to get them done if you don't mind me asking?

**chewychevy67** · 12-01-2017, 04:24 PM

I can't remember exactly but I had my whole interior done exactly to factory except the power window switches in the door panels. I think it was 4 grand plus tax and shipping including the seat belt material. They only supplied the material for the seat belts. I had them sewn by another vendor. It took 3 years to complete all of the work being I wanted them heat pressed like factory and they needed to make moulds. They have the moulds now. They also sent me an extra headliner by mistake. I am super happy with their products but their service was trying at times. They also supplied me with a roll of red carpet that matched the original to make the carpet from that was included in this price.

**landarts** · 12-01-2017, 05:23 PM

I used PUI brand bought through Summit for a great price. Had an issue with the covers and called PUI. They were less than civil with me on the phone. In fact what the guy said was " I wish you do-it-yourselfers would leave this to the professionals" along with a few curse words. My take was without the do-it-yourselfers you would not have a job. Ended up taking the covers to a local upholstery shop to add more material so they would fit right. Last time I support their product. This was my personal dealings with the PUI brand your mileage my differ.

Husker · 12-01-2017, 07:42 PM

I used PUI on Buckets for mine probably 6 years ago and the drivers is shot already. Will not use them again.
Ron

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Originally Posted by landarts

I used PUI brand bought through Summit for a great price. Had an issue with the covers and called PUI. They were less than civil with me on the phone. In fact what the guy said was " I wish you do-it-yourselfers would leave this to the professionals" along with a few curse words. My take was without the do-it-yourselfers you would not have a job. Ended up taking the covers to a local upholstery shop to add more material so they would fit right. Last time I support their product. This was my personal dealings with the PUI brand your mileage my differ.

66 Burban · 12-05-2017, 02:54 PM

Definitely won’t be using PUI

**leddzepp** · 12-05-2017, 03:12 PM

I’ve used pui covers on all my seats. Zero complaints

66 Burban · 12-05-2017, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I’ve used pui covers on all my seats. Zero complaints

But, does PUI make the Buddy Bucket Covers with the correct insert pleats. All the covers I’ve seen have wider stitched pleats.

**leddzepp** · 12-05-2017, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 Burban

But, does PUI make the Buddy Bucket Covers with the correct insert pleats. All the covers I’ve seen have wider stitched pleats.

I don’t know. The wide pleats are correct for Chevy, you must have a GMC.

66 Burban · 12-05-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I don’t know. The wide pleats are correct for Chevy, you must have a GMC.

Nope, Chevy two owner, all orig, 396, 400 turbo, A/C, P/S, P/B and Buddy Buckets — all on spid.

**leddzepp** · 12-05-2017, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 Burban

Nope, Chevy two owner, all orig, 396, 400 turbo, A/C, P/S, P/B and Buddy Buckets — all on spid.

I’ve had a lot of buddy seats and they have all had the wide pleats. I’ve not seen very many with narrow pleats and always thought they were gmc. Oh well, I guess not

66 Burban · 12-05-2017, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I’ve had a lot of buddy seats and they have all had the wide pleats. I’ve not seen very many with narrow pleats and always thought they were gmc. Oh well, I guess not

My interior is identical to the 2 previous posts by chewychevy67.
Narrow pleats, heat sealed, red with darker red inserts.
My truck is orig Red paint and Red interior. The door panels have the wider pleats as shown in chewychevy67s posts.

66 Burban · 12-06-2017, 10:23 PM

A few pictures of my recent purchase. 1968 CST, 2 owner, red/red, orig paint, orig 396, 400 turbo, p/s, p/b, a/c, tinted glass and buddy buckets.

**68bowtie** · 12-07-2017, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 66 Burban

A few pictures of my recent purchase. 1968 CST, 2 owner, red/red, orig paint, orig 396, 400 turbo, p/s, p/b, a/c, tinted glass and buddy buckets.

Beautiful truck.

100%Chevy · 12-07-2017, 11:27 AM

Mine have the 1" pleats also.

Mike.

burb71 · 12-07-2017, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 Burban

A few pictures of my recent purchase. 1968 CST, 2 owner, red/red, orig paint, orig 396, 400 turbo, p/s, p/b, a/c, tinted glass and buddy buckets.

Nice truck, and St Louis built!
My all original 68 Fremont built has all the same options.
Can you post a pic, I need a good pic of the decale on the drivers side radiator support.
I want to get a reproduction madeof the decale, when I do I will give you one.

66 Burban · 12-07-2017, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by burb71

Nice truck, and St Louis built!
My all original 68 Fremont built has all the same options.
Can you post a pic, I need a good pic of the decale on the drivers side radiator support.
I want to get a reproduction madeof the decale, when I do I will give you one.

I'll check the decal tomorrow and get a picture for you.

burb71 · 12-08-2017, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 Burban

I'll check the decal tomorrow and get a picture for you.

Sounds good

66 Burban · 12-08-2017, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by burb71

Sounds good

Checked the decal today --- the lower prob 20% is a little ratty but I can get you a picture tomorrow if you still want a picture.

berch 69GMC · 12-09-2017, 01:27 PM

legendary auto interiors does buddies with the dielectric seems. Never used them but they have a website that you can configure the materials you like

**Canuckvetter** · 12-09-2017, 10:51 PM

I have a set of 68 red buddies but some of the new has rubbed off.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1512874171

burb71 · 12-10-2017, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 66 Burban

Checked the decal today --- the lower prob 20% is a little ratty but I can get you a picture tomorrow if you still want a picture.

Yes please, try to get it as large and detailed as you can

12-01-2017, 12:28 AM	#1
66 Burban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Green Valley,AZ Posts: 527	68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers Does anybody know of somebody with correct reproduction Buddy Bucket covers (Red) for my 68 CST seat. The only covers I've seen have wide stitched pleats not the correct dielectric 1" or so pleats in the inserts. Any info would be appreciated. __________________ Remember: "When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away". Thx, Billy B. Last edited by 66 Burban; 12-01-2017 at 12:29 AM. Reason: Verbage

12-01-2017, 12:38 AM	#2
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers I had sms in Oregon make me a set. They have the correct materials and heat pleated the material. It is an exact match to original. Pricey though and the wait sucks but seems everyone has everyone waiting these days for quality products. Attached Images

12-01-2017, 08:24 AM	#4
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers truckseats on this board will make whatever you want seat cover wise

12-01-2017, 02:17 PM	#5
Portland68 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 187	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers What did it cost to get them done if you don't mind me asking?

12-01-2017, 04:24 PM	#6
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers I can't remember exactly but I had my whole interior done exactly to factory except the power window switches in the door panels. I think it was 4 grand plus tax and shipping including the seat belt material. They only supplied the material for the seat belts. I had them sewn by another vendor. It took 3 years to complete all of the work being I wanted them heat pressed like factory and they needed to make moulds. They have the moulds now. They also sent me an extra headliner by mistake. I am super happy with their products but their service was trying at times. They also supplied me with a roll of red carpet that matched the original to make the carpet from that was included in this price. Attached Images Last edited by chewychevy67; 12-01-2017 at 04:30 PM.

12-01-2017, 05:23 PM	#7
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,415	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers I used PUI brand bought through Summit for a great price. Had an issue with the covers and called PUI. They were less than civil with me on the phone. In fact what the guy said was " I wish you do-it-yourselfers would leave this to the professionals" along with a few curse words. My take was without the do-it-yourselfers you would not have a job. Ended up taking the covers to a local upholstery shop to add more material so they would fit right. Last time I support their product. This was my personal dealings with the PUI brand your mileage my differ. __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

12-05-2017, 02:54 PM	#9
66 Burban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Green Valley,AZ Posts: 527	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers Definitely won’t be using PUI __________________ Remember: "When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away". Thx, Billy B.

12-05-2017, 03:12 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers I’ve used pui covers on all my seats. Zero complaints __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

12-06-2017, 10:23 PM	#16
66 Burban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Green Valley,AZ Posts: 527	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers A few pictures of my recent purchase. 1968 CST, 2 owner, red/red, orig paint, orig 396, 400 turbo, p/s, p/b, a/c, tinted glass and buddy buckets. Attached Images __________________ Remember: "When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away". Thx, Billy B.

12-07-2017, 11:27 AM	#18
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers Mine have the 1" pleats also. Mike.

12-09-2017, 01:27 PM	#23
berch 69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boynton bch, FL Posts: 187	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers legendary auto interiors does buddies with the dielectric seems. Never used them but they have a website that you can configure the materials you like

12-09-2017, 10:51 PM	#24
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	Re: 68 CST Buddy Bucket Covers I have a set of 68 red buddies but some of the new has rubbed off. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1512874171 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.



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