What do you think of my Buddy Buckets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Hart_Rod** · 03-16-2007, 09:49 PM

These seats originally came with my 4 Door CrewCab. Initially I was going to sell them, but I decided I would use them for my 69 Suburban I'm building. The first picture is what the seats looked like when I got them. I just got them back from the upholsterer. He did an awesome job! I bought a new set of foams from PICKMUP and he custom made the covers. Black vinyl with black and white houndstooth. I also had him put in some seat warmers, (http://www.warmseats.com/)

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**Hart_Rod** · 03-16-2007, 09:50 PM

He did both the rear seats in for the suburban also.

northerngmc · 03-16-2007, 10:12 PM

Looks great

*Shane* · 03-16-2007, 10:17 PM

Awesome!

ChevyDude · 03-16-2007, 10:55 PM

SWEEEEEET!!!! I Had a 71' Nova that had houndstooth like that, NICE!!!

Fastfun · 03-16-2007, 11:00 PM

Looks Good

BK · 03-16-2007, 11:08 PM

lets see em in!

**Hart_Rod** · 03-16-2007, 11:10 PM

Got to finish painting it first.

sakohntr · 03-16-2007, 11:28 PM

seat warmers in florida?

**Hart_Rod** · 03-16-2007, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakohntr

seat warmers in florida?

It get's a little chilly in North Florida. Well, chilly for me, LOL. Plus, they will make a great heating pad for my back after a long day of flying.

da-burb · 03-16-2007, 11:34 PM

Sakohntr, don't you know there are days in Florida when the AC is just a tad bit too cold. That's where the seat warmers come in handy.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-16-2007, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by da-burb

Sakohntr, don't you know there are days in Florida when the AC is just a tad bit too cold. That's where the seat warmers come in handy.

sakohntr · 03-16-2007, 11:53 PM

"Plus, they will make a great heating pad for my back after a long day of flying". I thought that is what the stewardess was for?

dan42 · 03-17-2007, 12:10 AM

gettin' kind of side tracked - I say, very nice seats.

**clay68c10** · 03-17-2007, 12:22 AM

Love em! I wish mine looked that good.

Rokcrln · 03-17-2007, 01:53 AM

Those look great!!!!!!!!! Wish I had a truck that was nice enough to put them in. I know it gets cold enough here in Winters to use the warmers! What is nice about that seat patern is it is so small that most people won't even notice he laded the patern in the wrong direction.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 03-17-2007, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

What is nice about that seat patern is it is so small that most people won't even notice he laded the patern in the wrong direction.

Just messin with ya

Kevin
LFD Inc.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-17-2007, 03:54 AM

love the pattern and look, cant wait to see pics of them in

**Hart_Rod** · 03-17-2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Those look great!!!!!!!!! Wish I had a truck that was nice enough to put them in. I know it gets cold enough here in Winters to use the warmers! What is nice about that seat patern is it is so small that most people won't even notice he laded the patern in the wrong direction.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks Kevin, you just had to but a damper on my excitement,

. I never noticed the direction before, I guess I should have paid more attention. Oh well, I only paid a grand to get all 5 seats done, I suppose I can live with that.

Joe Gribben · 03-17-2007, 08:38 PM

looking good my orig 72 4x4 has houndstooth seat. i like the look.

Wootdog · 03-17-2007, 08:44 PM

Sweet. As everything else in your Burb. Kerry

mnunn454 · 03-18-2007, 08:00 AM

Looks great. I'm considering which seats to use in my 69's interior overhaul and yours gives me a nice example to choose from. Thanks.

I do have one safety caution though. Those heater wires (if you're planning to leave them where they are, running between the springs and the foam) are a "fire in the making" (IMO). I see they're fused, and that may help if a problem erupts downstream of there, but the insulation on the wires ahead of the fuse is going to wear against the spring and eventually short out. When it does, you've got heat, fuel, and oxygen all as bed-partners.

My two cents, but I'd find a way to re-route and protect all that wiring a little better.

Thx again for the pics.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-18-2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnunn454

Looks great. I'm considering which seats to use in my 69's interior overhaul and yours gives me a nice example to choose from. Thanks.

I do have one safety caution though. Those heater wires (if you're planning to leave them where they are, running between the springs and the foam) are a "fire in the making" (IMO). I see they're fused, and that may help if a problem erupts downstream of there, but the insulation on the wires ahead of the fuse is going to wear against the spring and eventually short out. When it does, you've got heat, fuel, and oxygen all as bed-partners.

My two cents, but I'd find a way to re-route and protect all that wiring a little better.

Thx again for the pics.

They're just placed their for storage, but I always appreciate safety tips.

mnunn454 · 03-18-2007, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

They're just placed their for storage, but I always appreciate safety tips.

I'll sleep better now. Thanks

**stllookn** · 03-23-2007, 12:41 AM

SWEEEEEEET!!!!! I love the black and herringbone! But how does that new foam feel? I am considering it for my buddy buckets but want to make sure it is really worth the additional expense. I was thinking I would just shape some new high density to go over the old foam but if it is worth the cost I will spring for the new high density molded foam.

03-16-2007, 09:49 PM	#1
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	What do you think of my Buddy Buckets These seats originally came with my 4 Door CrewCab. Initially I was going to sell them, but I decided I would use them for my 69 Suburban I'm building. The first picture is what the seats looked like when I got them. I just got them back from the upholsterer. He did an awesome job! I bought a new set of foams from PICKMUP and he custom made the covers. Black vinyl with black and white houndstooth. I also had him put in some seat warmers, (http://www.warmseats.com/) . Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 03-16-2007 at 09:52 PM.

03-16-2007, 09:50 PM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets He did both the rear seats in for the suburban also. Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-16-2007, 10:12 PM	#3
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets Looks great __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

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Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets Awesome!

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ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets SWEEEEEET!!!! I Had a 71' Nova that had houndstooth like that, NICE!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

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Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets Looks Good

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BK BK Built Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oroville, WA Posts: 478	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets lets see em in!

03-16-2007, 11:10 PM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets Got to finish painting it first. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-16-2007, 11:28 PM	#9
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets seat warmers in florida? __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

03-16-2007, 11:34 PM	#11
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets Sakohntr, don't you know there are days in Florida when the AC is just a tad bit too cold. That's where the seat warmers come in handy. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-16-2007, 11:53 PM	#13
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets "Plus, they will make a great heating pad for my back after a long day of flying". I thought that is what the stewardess was for? __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

03-17-2007, 12:10 AM	#14
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets gettin' kind of side tracked - I say, very nice seats. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-17-2007, 12:22 AM	#15
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,882	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets Love em! I wish mine looked that good. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

03-17-2007, 01:53 AM	#16
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets Those look great!!!!!!!!! Wish I had a truck that was nice enough to put them in. I know it gets cold enough here in Winters to use the warmers! What is nice about that seat patern is it is so small that most people won't even notice he laded the patern in the wrong direction. Kevin LFD Inc.

03-17-2007, 03:54 AM	#18
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets love the pattern and look, cant wait to see pics of them in __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME



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03-17-2007, 08:38 PM	#20
Joe Gribben Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wabash, Indiana Posts: 100	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets looking good my orig 72 4x4 has houndstooth seat. i like the look.

03-17-2007, 08:44 PM	#21
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,672	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets Sweet. As everything else in your Burb. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

03-18-2007, 08:00 AM	#22
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets Looks great. I'm considering which seats to use in my 69's interior overhaul and yours gives me a nice example to choose from. Thanks. I do have one safety caution though. Those heater wires (if you're planning to leave them where they are, running between the springs and the foam) are a "fire in the making" (IMO). I see they're fused, and that may help if a problem erupts downstream of there, but the insulation on the wires ahead of the fuse is going to wear against the spring and eventually short out. When it does, you've got heat, fuel, and oxygen all as bed-partners. My two cents, but I'd find a way to re-route and protect all that wiring a little better. Thx again for the pics. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe Last edited by mnunn454; 03-18-2007 at 08:01 AM.

03-23-2007, 12:41 AM	#25
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	Re: What do you think of my Buddy Buckets SWEEEEEEET!!!!! I love the black and herringbone! But how does that new foam feel? I am considering it for my buddy buckets but want to make sure it is really worth the additional expense. I was thinking I would just shape some new high density to go over the old foam but if it is worth the cost I will spring for the new high density molded foam. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

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