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71swb4x4 · 03-23-2005, 09:04 PM

The Blazer that i just bought has Utility buckets in it. My Jimmy has the standard buckets in it.
What do you all prefer?
I kind of like the looks of the utility buckets, I like the metal back better than the plastic back. They also look a bit bigger.
Has anyone had both?

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-23-2005, 09:12 PM

Only Thing I Can Say For Sure Is That They Don't Make Reproduction
Covers For The Utility Buckets, So They Must Get Done Custom.

71jimmy · 03-23-2005, 09:20 PM

Question? Since the utility buckets are wider, can you still use a console?
71swb4x4, I think you should keep the utility buckets and sell the others to me, what do ya think?

71swb4x4 · 03-23-2005, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy

Question? Since the utility buckets are wider, can you still use a console?
71swb4x4, I think you should keep the utility buckets and sell the others to me, what do ya think?

The first question is a good one, not sure about the second one though

I would go measure to see if they work with a console but the Blazer is not at my house. That's a great question though, I didn't think about that.
Craig, I didn't realize you couldn't get stock covers for the utility buckets, I may end up going with the standard buckets.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-23-2005, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Craig, I didn't realize you couldn't get stock covers for the utility buckets, I may end up going with the standard buckets.

JUST WHAT I'VE HEARD HERE

3 on the tree · 03-23-2005, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

The first question is a good one, not sure about the second one though

I would go measure to see if they work with a console but the Blazer is not at my house. That's a great question though, I didn't think about that.
Craig, I didn't realize you couldn't get stock covers for the utility buckets, I may end up going with the standard buckets.

I have a 70 K5 with the utility buckets. I think they are more comfortable than the standard buckets. I have found out that standard low back slip on seat covers will fit them. I have been told by people who tried that the standard console will not fit between the util buckets, but I have not tried myself YET.

71jimmy · 03-23-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 3 on the tree

I have been told by people who tried that the standard console will not fit between the util buckets, but I have not tried myself YET.

Well, there goes any chance of me getting the other buckets.

71swb4x4 · 03-23-2005, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy

Well, there goes any chance of me getting the other buckets.

I will measure when I go out there next and see if they work. I think teeitup is getting a couple of Blazer's in, you should check with him.

**raggedjim** · 03-23-2005, 11:15 PM

They'll fit...

Rg

bouncytruck · 03-23-2005, 11:38 PM

I've seen several pictures of them with the console. Is the "seat" portion really wider? I thought it was just the backs that were wider, lower and more square.

**raggedjim** · 03-23-2005, 11:53 PM

Yeah the bottom is wider too. They are more comfortable (to me). The seats in mine are in the stock hole locations and the console fits in like a glove.

Rg

71jimmy · 03-24-2005, 01:26 AM

Cool, thanks RG. How can you tell if your Blazer/Jimmy came with utility or bucket seats? Should there be a code on the glove box label for either?

**raggedjim** · 03-24-2005, 09:19 AM

71Jimmy, I looked through my old posts and found one where I had listed the label options on my Jimmy (someone painted the label in my Blazer

), one was utility seats but I didn't list a code, I'll have to look at the label again.

Rg

3 on the tree · 03-24-2005, 10:50 AM

Just checked my 70 K5. It shows 4AN3AB Heavy Duty Aux Seat, that's the front passenger seat. Mine has util buckets, so I guess Heavy Duty = util buckets.

03-23-2005, 09:04 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Utility buckets or standard buckets? The Blazer that i just bought has Utility buckets in it. My Jimmy has the standard buckets in it. What do you all prefer? I kind of like the looks of the utility buckets, I like the metal back better than the plastic back. They also look a bit bigger. Has anyone had both? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-23-2005, 09:12 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Only Thing I Can Say For Sure Is That They Don't Make Reproduction Covers For The Utility Buckets, So They Must Get Done Custom. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-23-2005, 09:20 PM	#3
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Question? Since the utility buckets are wider, can you still use a console? 71swb4x4, I think you should keep the utility buckets and sell the others to me, what do ya think? __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-23-2005, 11:15 PM	#9
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,384	They'll fit... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd Last edited by raggedjim; 10-21-2009 at 03:22 PM.

03-23-2005, 11:38 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I've seen several pictures of them with the console. Is the "seat" portion really wider? I thought it was just the backs that were wider, lower and more square. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-23-2005, 11:53 PM	#11
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,384	Yeah the bottom is wider too. They are more comfortable (to me). The seats in mine are in the stock hole locations and the console fits in like a glove. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

03-24-2005, 01:26 AM	#12
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Cool, thanks RG. How can you tell if your Blazer/Jimmy came with utility or bucket seats? Should there be a code on the glove box label for either? __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-24-2005, 09:19 AM	#13
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,384	71Jimmy, I looked through my old posts and found one where I had listed the label options on my Jimmy (someone painted the label in my Blazer ), one was utility seats but I didn't list a code, I'll have to look at the label again. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

03-24-2005, 10:50 AM	#14
3 on the tree Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 393	Just checked my 70 K5. It shows 4AN3AB Heavy Duty Aux Seat, that's the front passenger seat. Mine has util buckets, so I guess Heavy Duty = util buckets.



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