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67chevy1series · 02-27-2012, 03:21 AM

heres shots of some buckets

msgross · 02-27-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tochoa

I just won these buddy buckets on eBay. I ended up paying $445, do you think I over paid? How much do you think I will have I the restore?

Thanks for the help,
Tom

You definetly didn't steal them...

drivers seat foam will need replaced and covers are available, just depends on if you do it yourself or have a shop make some. I'd say you're looking at $500+ to get them looking new again.

gearys 5600 · 03-03-2012, 01:39 AM

Leroy-B1 · 03-03-2012, 08:39 AM

looks nice Gearry...you still got the red stepside with speedwarning dash?

gearys 5600 · 03-03-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Leroy-B1

looks nice Gearry...you still got the red stepside with speedwarning dash?

No, I wish I did ! I sold it and have been kicking myself ever since.

AustinScott · 03-03-2012, 08:48 PM

ok, so from all the images I have seen of buddy buckets in this thread,
I have not seen one with the rear middle bracket that supports the seat away from the gas tank.
Did these brackets only come on trucks that had buddy buckets from the factory?

I have the bracket in my truck, I will take a picture so everyone can see what I'm talking about.....
It could well be that someone made the bracket that is in my truck....... never know..
but it does make the seat face sit flush with the other 2 seats.

Hang Tight I'll be right back with the photo.

EDIT: here is a photo..

I'll unscrew it and get a few pics of the bracket alone.

Scott

**leddzepp** · 03-03-2012, 09:20 PM

the cab brace is factory, I have pulled many of them from trucks

Maxxd07 · 03-03-2012, 09:54 PM

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.

100%Chevy · 03-03-2012, 09:59 PM

It's identical to mine.
There are 3 phillips head sheetmetal screws(1/2 long by number 8 maybe) that go up thru it into the underside of the cab.
Mike.

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.

otsenre · 03-04-2012, 01:33 AM

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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=-

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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**LostMy65** · 04-21-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

heres shots of some buckets

Great pic!

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

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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C10_ustacould · 07-21-2012, 09:05 PM

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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!

UNEASYRIDER · 08-19-2012, 04:27 PM

02-27-2012, 03:21 AM	#76
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gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

03-03-2012, 08:39 AM	#79
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! looks nice Gearry...you still got the red stepside with speedwarning dash?

03-03-2012, 08:48 PM	#81
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! ok, so from all the images I have seen of buddy buckets in this thread, I have not seen one with the rear middle bracket that supports the seat away from the gas tank. Did these brackets only come on trucks that had buddy buckets from the factory? I have the bracket in my truck, I will take a picture so everyone can see what I'm talking about..... It could well be that someone made the bracket that is in my truck....... never know.. but it does make the seat face sit flush with the other 2 seats. Hang Tight I'll be right back with the photo. EDIT: here is a photo.. I'll unscrew it and get a few pics of the bracket alone. Scott Last edited by AustinScott; 03-03-2012 at 09:14 PM.

03-03-2012, 09:20 PM	#82
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Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! 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. __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

03-03-2012, 09:59 PM	#84
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! It's identical to mine. There are 3 phillips head sheetmetal screws(1/2 long by number 8 maybe) that go up thru it into the underside of the cab. Mike.

03-04-2012, 01:33 AM	#86
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Here are mine Last edited by otsenre; 03-04-2012 at 01:45 AM.

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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

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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	#93
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07-21-2012, 08:11 PM	#95
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07-21-2012, 08:37 PM	#96
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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"

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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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