Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Frizzle Fry · 06-22-2011, 01:44 PM

Oklahomaduner's truck got me interested in factory buckets for these trucks. I guess they were put into a few late 66's, but rumored to have made it into a 65 or three... May end up being a very short thread because of how rare these things are, but post em if you got em!
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jimmydean · 06-22-2011, 01:59 PM

SCOTI has some sweet buckets he got out of the classified section and recovered. I love the buddy buckets, but couldn't justify the cost vs. the alternatives.

Frizzle Fry · 06-22-2011, 02:42 PM

I have two sets for my 68/69 Tahoe and may have one in the works for the 64

all need restoration.
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SCOTI · 06-22-2011, 11:26 PM

The 67-68 BB's look just right in the pre-67's IMO. I never knew they were offered when I had mine done & they bolted right in w/no mods. I went from the OE bench to the re-built buddies.....

jimmydean · 06-23-2011, 12:54 AM

SCOTI, you have any shots of them installed, or are they still in progress?

SCOTI · 06-23-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

SCOTI, you have any shots of them installed, or are they still in progress?

I set them in place once they were finished but that was before the BBW conversion was completed & interior was painted. I'm still not done w/the cab floor so they've been sitting wrapped up in plastic. Once I get the cab swapped & can 100% determine my floor panels clear, I'll be able to get the insulation & carpet down to bolt them in.

RockTonka · 06-23-2011, 11:11 PM

These are the best pics we have of my son's truck in it's current state, sporting fresh carpet and new kicker panel covers. We hope to have the seats recovered within the next few weeks as close as possible to the stock style it has now.

Paulie · 06-23-2011, 11:24 PM

I really like those buckets

RockTonka · 06-23-2011, 11:47 PM

If its not to small to read, the "sport trim" lists the buckets...

Frizzle Fry · 06-24-2011, 10:27 PM

Just back from camping (off the grid). Thanks for the pics guys! Love the way those look in these

SCOTI, please post a shot or two of yours installed here when you have them in. I dig the covers you had made. What did they run you?

Frizzle Fry · 06-24-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

If its not to small to read, the "sport trim" lists the buckets...

Wow, that's awesome! What's the matching firewall trim???

Frizzle Fry · 06-24-2011, 10:33 PM

Possibly some in a 65 here.

Frizzle Fry · 06-24-2011, 10:41 PM

...in another 66 GMC

Joemomma1 · 06-25-2011, 01:12 AM

The main difference I see is the back of the center seat. It seems to fill the space more and is about as tall as the other two backs. Definately different than the later models. Im thinking about getting my center seat made bigger to look like that.

Frizzle Fry · 06-25-2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Joemomma1

The main difference I see is the back of the center seat. It seems to fill the space more and is about as tall as the other two backs. Definately different than the later models. Im thinking about getting my center seat made bigger to look like that.

Good eye. I'll have to check my sets for that.

Frizzle Fry · 06-30-2011, 10:25 AM

Any more out there?
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Frizzle Fry · 07-04-2011, 09:58 PM

Thought this might be a short thread. In all my years messing with these trucks the pics in this thread are the only 60-66 factory buckets I've ever seen.
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SCOTI · 07-05-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Thought this might be a short thread. In all my years messing with these trucks the pics in this thread are the only 60-66 factory buckets I've ever seen.

People think 67-68 buddy buckets are rare. I'd hate to see the price tag on one of these set-ups....

Dinos63 · 07-05-2011, 02:14 AM

i have never even seen thoses wow they are cool!!!

kieth · 07-05-2011, 10:56 AM

Did the GMC finally out do the chevrolet, we had something that they did not........wow.

Frizzle Fry · 07-05-2011, 03:22 PM

The link with the buckets in the 65 is a chevy.
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**Clyde65** · 07-05-2011, 05:25 PM

From what little I know I heard GMC, Buick, Pontiac and Olds got the stuff GM thought no one would really care about or like, but when they DID like the add ons, GM threw them on Chevy as quick as possible. for instance, GMC was "supposed" to be the luxury truck, cuz it had alot of chrome and such, nothing a typical farmer would need or want, then buyers started asking for that stuff, GM put the option in the Chevy book then.

chewychevy67 · 08-23-2011, 10:43 PM

wow i was just reading this thread and i found on ebay what looks to be a correct center console for a pre 67 set of buddys. heres a link and some pic's
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...KQ3aMEWAXQ3aIT

Frizzle Fry · 08-08-2013, 01:38 PM

About to install a set in my 64. Any others out there?

newbe351 · 08-08-2013, 04:18 PM

Mine's in shop as we speak. Dont know how to post pictures, but I can e-mail to someone to post for me. Should be out the end of next week. Problem was my padded door panels. Apparently the padding traps water pretty well. Rusted beyond use. I have one used panel and have ordered a repop panel. We'll see how they turn out.....

06-22-2011, 01:44 PM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread Oklahomaduner's truck got me interested in factory buckets for these trucks. I guess they were put into a few late 66's, but rumored to have made it into a 65 or three... May end up being a very short thread because of how rare these things are, but post em if you got em! Posted via Mobile Device

06-22-2011, 01:59 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread SCOTI has some sweet buckets he got out of the classified section and recovered. I love the buddy buckets, but couldn't justify the cost vs. the alternatives. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

06-22-2011, 02:42 PM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread I have two sets for my 68/69 Tahoe and may have one in the works for the 64 all need restoration. Posted via Mobile Device

06-22-2011, 11:26 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread The 67-68 BB's look just right in the pre-67's IMO. I never knew they were offered when I had mine done & they bolted right in w/no mods. I went from the OE bench to the re-built buddies..... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-23-2011, 12:54 AM	#5
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread SCOTI, you have any shots of them installed, or are they still in progress? __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

06-23-2011, 11:11 PM	#7
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread These are the best pics we have of my son's truck in it's current state, sporting fresh carpet and new kicker panel covers. We hope to have the seats recovered within the next few weeks as close as possible to the stock style it has now. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

06-23-2011, 11:24 PM	#8
Paulie Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin Posts: 24	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread I really like those buckets

06-23-2011, 11:47 PM	#9
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread If its not to small to read, the "sport trim" lists the buckets... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

06-24-2011, 10:27 PM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread Just back from camping (off the grid). Thanks for the pics guys! Love the way those look in these SCOTI, please post a shot or two of yours installed here when you have them in. I dig the covers you had made. What did they run you?

06-24-2011, 10:33 PM	#12
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread Possibly some in a 65 here.

06-24-2011, 10:41 PM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread ...in another 66 GMC

06-25-2011, 01:12 AM	#14
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 812	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread The main difference I see is the back of the center seat. It seems to fill the space more and is about as tall as the other two backs. Definately different than the later models. Im thinking about getting my center seat made bigger to look like that.

06-30-2011, 10:25 AM	#16
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread Any more out there? Posted via Mobile Device

07-04-2011, 09:58 PM	#17
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread Thought this might be a short thread. In all my years messing with these trucks the pics in this thread are the only 60-66 factory buckets I've ever seen. Posted via Mobile Device

07-05-2011, 02:14 AM	#19
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread i have never even seen thoses wow they are cool!!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !



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07-05-2011, 10:56 AM	#20
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread Did the GMC finally out do the chevrolet, we had something that they did not........wow.

07-05-2011, 03:22 PM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread The link with the buckets in the 65 is a chevy. Posted via Mobile Device

07-05-2011, 05:25 PM	#22
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread From what little I know I heard GMC, Buick, Pontiac and Olds got the stuff GM thought no one would really care about or like, but when they DID like the add ons, GM threw them on Chevy as quick as possible. for instance, GMC was "supposed" to be the luxury truck, cuz it had alot of chrome and such, nothing a typical farmer would need or want, then buyers started asking for that stuff, GM put the option in the Chevy book then. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-23-2011, 10:43 PM	#23
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread wow i was just reading this thread and i found on ebay what looks to be a correct center console for a pre 67 set of buddys. heres a link and some pic's http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...KQ3aMEWAXQ3aIT Attached Images

08-08-2013, 01:38 PM	#24
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread About to install a set in my 64. Any others out there?

08-08-2013, 04:18 PM	#25
newbe351 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 368	Re: Factory Bucket Seats Pic Thread Mine's in shop as we speak. Dont know how to post pictures, but I can e-mail to someone to post for me. Should be out the end of next week. Problem was my padded door panels. Apparently the padding traps water pretty well. Rusted beyond use. I have one used panel and have ordered a repop panel. We'll see how they turn out.....

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