Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCOTI · 07-06-2022, 02:17 PM

Agreed. Very nice....

**Steeveedee** · 07-07-2022, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bobvilla67

Seats are done for my dads truck. Now to install this weekend.
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Hot ziggity, those are some nice seats!

C-10 Norway · 02-17-2023, 08:10 AM

Finally got around to re-upholster my buddy buckets last night, just need to clean and paint the slider to consider them done. Added a couple of stainless steel cupholders to the seat back as well.

One question, might be lame, but here goes.

The strap with the velcro, on top of the buddy seat foldable back, what's it's purpose?

Willie Makeit · 07-06-2022, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

I bought NOS clips off eBay. I may have another set at home but I'm 2500 miles away till mid June.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1652328785

would be interested in a set of those clips should you run across another set.

YBNORML · 02-20-2023, 06:07 PM

Basic set, covered in factory parchment. Frame and jump seat powder coated black. Upholstery shop added the cup holders.

**pjmoreland** · 04-14-2023, 11:20 PM

I tore apart my buddy bucket seats in preparation for restoring them. Here are a bunch of photos of the internals.

The upper upholstery is stapled closed.

**pjmoreland** · 04-14-2023, 11:22 PM

Mildew!

There is thin foam and plastic sheet on the back side of the upholstery.

**pjmoreland** · 04-14-2023, 11:25 PM

The springs are embedded inside the foam.

**pjmoreland** · 04-14-2023, 11:27 PM

I sure hope I'm able to reuse this rubber U-channel. I'm going to flip it over so the new staples go into a fresh side. The original staple side has some cracks starting to form in it.

**pjmoreland** · 04-14-2023, 11:29 PM

U-channel and staple dimensions

**pjmoreland** · 04-14-2023, 11:31 PM

The bottom flaps of the seat back upholstery overlap and are stapled to the dense rubber U-channel.

Hog ring dimensions.

**pjmoreland** · 04-14-2023, 11:33 PM

There are cardboard stiffeners stapled to sections of the lower upholstery that tuck up under the upper upholstery.

**pjmoreland** · 04-14-2023, 11:35 PM

The seat bottom upholstery is secured with one steel listing wire in the back and hog rings along the sides and front.

**pjmoreland** · 04-14-2023, 11:38 PM

The passenger side foam was in decent condition other than reeking of mildew.

**pjmoreland** · 04-14-2023, 11:40 PM

There is a gridwork of thin steel wires molded into the bottom cushion. It is attached to the lower springs with four pieces of fine rope.

I believe these seats are 1967 model year. The driver seat tilts, and the passenger side is fixed.

**pjmoreland** · 04-14-2023, 11:42 PM

That brown stripe is a rip in the foam that appears to have been repaired in the factory.

**zicc1835** · 04-15-2023, 05:39 PM

I just had these recovered when I get to the storage unit ill get a pic of the new covers

**zicc1835** · 04-16-2023, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

I just had these recovered when I get to the storage unit ill get a pic of the new covers

as discussed here they are recovered

**pjmoreland** · 04-23-2023, 01:58 AM

Here are some photos of the reassembly of my seats. I used spray adhesive to glue the cloth sections of the upholstery to the foam so that it wouldn't be loose.

**pjmoreland** · 04-23-2023, 02:00 AM

I used spray adhesive to secure the foam to the frame.

**pjmoreland** · 04-23-2023, 02:02 AM

I had to add a layer of 1/2" foam to the front surface of the bottom foam because the upholstery was slightly larger than the ACI foam.

The upholstery set was made by Rick's Upholstery.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772584

**zicc1835** · 04-23-2023, 07:27 AM

Lots of work on those really paid off look grear

**pjmoreland** · 04-23-2023, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

Lots of work on those really paid off look grear

Thank you. Yep, I've put a lot of hours into them. It's been a fun project. I'm planning on assembling the passenger seat this afternoon.

**CKfan** · 04-23-2023, 11:44 AM

Very well documented and a testament to patience. Knowing how much documenting a project takes, your effort is appreciated.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 04-23-2023, 06:37 PM

That's some great work, Pat. I wonder why only one seat [Drivers ?] tilts forward. I know '67 and Early '68 bench seats tilted forward.
[I used to sling a .30-30 in a scabbard bunjied to the back springs behind my seat when I was Active Duty.]
A Blazer needs the Passenger seat to hinge forward [whole seat, or just the backrest] for riders to access the back seat.
I suppose with a Panel Truck, one could access near-forward items from a front door, without having to rummage the way forward from the rear barn doors. Suburbans have a third passenger side door.
Buddy Buckets wouldn't really work on a K/5, since you already have a center console. But don't try to sit on the plastic console, unless you're a skinny grade schooler.

07-06-2022, 02:17 PM	#1
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02-17-2023, 08:10 AM	#3
C-10 Norway Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Fredrikstad, Norway Posts: 9	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Finally got around to re-upholster my buddy buckets last night, just need to clean and paint the slider to consider them done. Added a couple of stainless steel cupholders to the seat back as well. One question, might be lame, but here goes. The strap with the velcro, on top of the buddy seat foldable back, what's it's purpose? __________________ Driver carries no cash. He's married. '67 Chevrolet C10 SWB - 350 Vortec/TH700R4 Backyard Engineering

02-20-2023, 06:07 PM	#5
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04-14-2023, 11:20 PM	#6
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I tore apart my buddy bucket seats in preparation for restoring them. Here are a bunch of photos of the internals. The upper upholstery is stapled closed. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-14-2023 at 11:53 PM.

04-14-2023, 11:22 PM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Mildew! There is thin foam and plastic sheet on the back side of the upholstery. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-14-2023 at 11:54 PM.

04-14-2023, 11:25 PM	#8
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! The springs are embedded inside the foam. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-14-2023 at 11:54 PM.

04-14-2023, 11:27 PM	#9
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I sure hope I'm able to reuse this rubber U-channel. I'm going to flip it over so the new staples go into a fresh side. The original staple side has some cracks starting to form in it. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-14-2023 at 11:51 PM.

04-14-2023, 11:29 PM	#10
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! U-channel and staple dimensions Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-14-2023 at 11:50 PM.

04-14-2023, 11:31 PM	#11
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! The bottom flaps of the seat back upholstery overlap and are stapled to the dense rubber U-channel. Hog ring dimensions. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-14-2023 at 11:56 PM.

04-14-2023, 11:33 PM	#12
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! There are cardboard stiffeners stapled to sections of the lower upholstery that tuck up under the upper upholstery. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-14-2023 at 11:56 PM.

04-14-2023, 11:35 PM	#13
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! The seat bottom upholstery is secured with one steel listing wire in the back and hog rings along the sides and front. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-14-2023 at 11:47 PM.

04-14-2023, 11:38 PM	#14
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! The passenger side foam was in decent condition other than reeking of mildew. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-14-2023 at 11:46 PM.

04-14-2023, 11:40 PM	#15
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! There is a gridwork of thin steel wires molded into the bottom cushion. It is attached to the lower springs with four pieces of fine rope. I believe these seats are 1967 model year. The driver seat tilts, and the passenger side is fixed. Attached Images

04-14-2023, 11:42 PM	#16
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! That brown stripe is a rip in the foam that appears to have been repaired in the factory. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-25-2023 at 02:49 PM.

04-15-2023, 05:39 PM	#17
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,147	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I just had these recovered when I get to the storage unit ill get a pic of the new covers Attached Images __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557



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04-23-2023, 01:58 AM	#19
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Here are some photos of the reassembly of my seats. I used spray adhesive to glue the cloth sections of the upholstery to the foam so that it wouldn't be loose. Attached Images

04-23-2023, 02:00 AM	#20
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I used spray adhesive to secure the foam to the frame. Attached Images

04-23-2023, 02:02 AM	#21
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,369	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I had to add a layer of 1/2" foam to the front surface of the bottom foam because the upholstery was slightly larger than the ACI foam. The upholstery set was made by Rick's Upholstery. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772584 Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 05-21-2023 at 11:08 AM.

04-23-2023, 07:27 AM	#22
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,147	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Lots of work on those really paid off look grear __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

04-23-2023, 11:44 AM	#24
CKfan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: So central coast, CA Posts: 393	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Very well documented and a testament to patience. Knowing how much documenting a project takes, your effort is appreciated.

04-23-2023, 06:37 PM	#25
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,158	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! That's some great work, Pat. I wonder why only one seat [Drivers ?] tilts forward. I know '67 and Early '68 bench seats tilted forward. [I used to sling a .30-30 in a scabbard bunjied to the back springs behind my seat when I was Active Duty.] A Blazer needs the Passenger seat to hinge forward [whole seat, or just the backrest] for riders to access the back seat. I suppose with a Panel Truck, one could access near-forward items from a front door, without having to rummage the way forward from the rear barn doors. Suburbans have a third passenger side door. Buddy Buckets wouldn't really work on a K/5, since you already have a center console. But don't try to sit on the plastic console, unless you're a skinny grade schooler. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

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