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AustinScott · 03-03-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxxd07

How does that bracket attach? Or can a guy build one similar? Never seen one before, but am interested in it since I picked up some bbs.

I'll take some pics and put together some dimensions of the bracket, this way anyone that wants to take on the challenge of making one for themselves can.

AustinScott · 03-04-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxxd07

How does that bracket attach? Or can a guy build one similar? Never seen one before, but am interested in it since I picked up some bbs.

well like i said, here are some images of the bracket and a drawing I made to help with the recreation of the bracket

SIDE VIEW

TOP VIEW

BOTTOM VIEWS

DRAWING OF BRACKET

Hope this helps.... Good Luck!

-=Scott=-

otsenre · 03-04-2012, 01:33 AM

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smbrouss70 · 03-04-2012, 03:53 PM

Great post! That will help me build a bracket for when I put these in my truck...

Maxxd07 · 03-04-2012, 03:58 PM

Thanks a bunch AustinScott! Great write up of dimensions. I should be able to give them to my buddy and he can whip one up in his brake.
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MadnessBigBlock · 07-21-2012, 12:58 PM

There sure are some nice buddy buckets here. Keep them coming!!!

Mt Man Chad · 07-21-2012, 02:52 PM

otsenre and still looking.
Who sells the 50th gold and white buddy bucker seat covers?
Just picked up a clean 68 50th SWB that needs a original..

C10_ustacould · 07-21-2012, 04:51 PM

Here are mine, not a great pic but you get the idea.

NuttinSpecial · 07-21-2012, 07:35 PM

What is a nice recovered buddy seat worth?
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duallyjams · 07-21-2012, 08:11 PM

here are a used set in my truck
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midniteblues · 07-21-2012, 08:37 PM

well heres my dodge buddies

C10_ustacould · 07-21-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NuttinSpecial

What is a nice recovered buddy seat worth?
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I have over $1500 in mine, but that included blasting and painting the frames, new foams and covers, and paying to have them assembled. Worth every penny!

Sammy · 07-21-2012, 08:38 PM

$300-450 for a used setup, add $400-$500 for cushions, custom work on covers starting around $300-$400 n up. Looking at a nice set with new cushions in the ball park of $1100-$1400.
Ricks Upholstery on the web made those 50th Gold n White BB's. He does nice work. Had him do covers for one of mine a few years ago in green hounds tooth. Quality workmanship.

NuttinSpecial · 07-21-2012, 08:55 PM

well Here are mine, i bought a swb 68 fleet (no motor/trans) because i needed a good bed and body, only paid $2000 and it came with the seat that had recently been redone. I heard the seat was worth $1000 but couldnt believe it. I wanted to put a floor shifter with oone of those bada$$ shifter knobs so i wanted to go buckets and a custom console but i really like the buddy seat.

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UNEASYRIDER · 08-19-2012, 04:27 PM

RRC · 09-06-2013, 07:52 PM

Posted via Mobile Device Just got my Buddies done

Kinda makes me wish the rest of the truck was done

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C10_ustacould · 09-06-2013, 08:01 PM

^^ sweet^^

re1 · 09-06-2013, 11:35 PM

Very Nice Highlander Buddies !!

68_Shortbox · 09-06-2013, 11:58 PM

Here are my buddy buckets.

OhioDan · 09-07-2013, 06:34 AM

Here's mine after I finished the interior.

Alan's Classic · 12-11-2013, 12:04 AM

Just got these for FREE I was told they came out of a chevy. The center seat is just unbolted.

C/10 King · 12-11-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Just got these for FREE I was told they came out of a chevy. The center seat is just unbolted.

I could be wrong, but from the angle of the photo

the frame looks a little narrow, like it could maybe a dodge frame, again I hope I'm wrong.

Sammy · 12-11-2013, 08:05 AM

Just got these for FREE I was told they came out of a chevy. The center seat is just unbolted

Price was right. Now decide how you want to restore them. Looks like you may need some foam but when you are finished you should have close to what a bench would run you. Plus personally "buddys" cured that feeling you get from our traditional bench seats after 3 hrs of driving. So win win for you. Enjoy them and let us know your intent and final outcome.

**jmader** · 12-11-2013, 10:17 AM

Can anyone tell me if all these were vinyl covered from the factory or was cloth an option?

**425HP409** · 12-11-2013, 10:50 AM

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Can anyone tell me if all these were vinyl covered from the factory or was cloth an option?

They all came in vinyl, but some folks have them recovered with cloth in them. That is about $4-500 dollar score... I would highly recommend "Truckseats" on this forum for your covers. They do an awesome job and are reasonable.

03-04-2012, 01:33 AM	#3
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03-04-2012, 03:58 PM	#5
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Thanks a bunch AustinScott! Great write up of dimensions. I should be able to give them to my buddy and he can whip one up in his brake. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

07-21-2012, 12:58 PM	#6
MadnessBigBlock Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Neche, North Dakota/Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 605	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! There sure are some nice buddy buckets here. Keep them coming!!!

07-21-2012, 02:52 PM	#7
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! otsenre and still looking. Who sells the 50th gold and white buddy bucker seat covers? Just picked up a clean 68 50th SWB that needs a original.. Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 07-21-2012 at 03:05 PM.

07-21-2012, 04:51 PM	#8
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Here are mine, not a great pic but you get the idea. Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-21-2012, 07:35 PM	#9
NuttinSpecial Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 207	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! What is a nice recovered buddy seat worth? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *-Gunnar* Spending $ I Dont Have, On Things That I Dont Need, To Impress People I Dont Know, It's The Truth.

07-21-2012, 08:11 PM	#10
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! here are a used set in my truck __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

07-21-2012, 08:37 PM	#11
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! well heres my dodge buddies Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

07-21-2012, 08:38 PM	#13
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! $300-450 for a used setup, add $400-$500 for cushions, custom work on covers starting around $300-$400 n up. Looking at a nice set with new cushions in the ball park of $1100-$1400. Ricks Upholstery on the web made those 50th Gold n White BB's. He does nice work. Had him do covers for one of mine a few years ago in green hounds tooth. Quality workmanship. __________________ '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"

07-21-2012, 08:55 PM	#14
NuttinSpecial Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 207	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! well Here are mine, i bought a swb 68 fleet (no motor/trans) because i needed a good bed and body, only paid $2000 and it came with the seat that had recently been redone. I heard the seat was worth $1000 but couldnt believe it. I wanted to put a floor shifter with oone of those bada$$ shifter knobs so i wanted to go buckets and a custom console but i really like the buddy seat. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *-Gunnar* Spending $ I Dont Have, On Things That I Dont Need, To Impress People I Dont Know, It's The Truth.

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RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device Just got my Buddies done Kinda makes me wish the rest of the truck was done Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

09-06-2013, 08:01 PM	#17
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! ^^ sweet^^ __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

09-06-2013, 11:35 PM	#18
re1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 444	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Very Nice Highlander Buddies !! __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Medium Green



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09-06-2013, 11:58 PM	#19
68_Shortbox Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hibbing, MN Posts: 197	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Here are my buddy buckets. Attached Images __________________ Build thread for my SWB 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447938 1968 Chevy K/10 short box fleetside (my project) 1969 Chevy Z/28 Camaro (my dad's project) 1968 Chevy C/20 long box fleetside (parts truck)

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12-11-2013, 12:04 AM	#21
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Just got these for FREE I was told they came out of a chevy. The center seat is just unbolted. Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-11-2013, 08:05 AM	#23
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Just got these for FREE I was told they came out of a chevy. The center seat is just unbolted Price was right. Now decide how you want to restore them. Looks like you may need some foam but when you are finished you should have close to what a bench would run you. Plus personally "buddys" cured that feeling you get from our traditional bench seats after 3 hrs of driving. So win win for you. Enjoy them and let us know your intent and final outcome. __________________ '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"

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