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stllookn · 02-15-2009, 05:32 PM

otsernes, Thanks for correcting me...I still love that color. It makes the gold on the 50th look a little anemic...LOL!

OhioDan · 02-16-2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Ohio Dan, are those from a dodge?

Not sure. Picked them up at the Springfield,Oh. Swap meet this summer. They do kinda look like it don't they? Maybe it's just the way the covers look?

CheyenneShop · 02-19-2009, 03:15 PM

Awhile back I was looking through Craigslist and found a nice looking longbed for sale down the road about 5 miles, as I am looking through the pictures, I see what looks like Buddy Buckets! I call the guy and sure enough, they where! So I ended up trading him my completely rebuilt, in great shape bench seat for his Buddies! Granted they are a little rough but I couldn't beat the price!

PipsC10 · 02-19-2009, 11:55 PM

good score!

*67/72junkie* · 02-20-2009, 02:40 PM

I picked these up today out of a dodge pickup.$16.05 at the crusher.I think I'm going to redo them in black leather with a hounds tooth insert.I don't care if they are dodge or not.For the price I can afford to recover them the way I like and put a cd player in the console and not cut my dash.I love treasure hunting in the junk yard.

72BlckButy · 02-20-2009, 03:04 PM

Can't beat a set of buddy buckets... maybe someday!

msgross · 02-20-2009, 08:16 PM

There is a board member making correct 67/68 end brackets for your frame. contact me for his info...

He made a set for mine and they bolt right into the truck and look 100% stock.

*67/72junkie* · 02-20-2009, 08:42 PM

Thanks Mike ,will send pm to get info .I would like to purchase the end brackets.

OhioDan · 02-21-2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

There is a board member making correct 67/68 end brackets for your frame. contact me for his info...

He made a set for mine and they bolt right into the truck and look 100% stock.

That's what I've been checking on. Mine don't bolt directly into a GM truck.

msgross · 02-21-2009, 08:46 AM

I was able to install my end brackets with little or no welding too. My seats have an angle iron piece on the outside where the bucket seat bolts to but I would still weld it to the frame. then bolt it to the truck... Your dodge buckets are a little different shaped than mine on the back, funny how there are so many styles... they all look good. Heck, my 05 Tahoe has modern buddy buckets too!

ttt, anyone else have seats out there?

Mt Man Chad · 03-01-2009, 11:16 AM

Good info for my project!

SCOTI · 06-15-2009, 09:45 PM

Nice stuff. TTT . . .....

C/10 King · 06-15-2009, 11:55 PM

Did somebody say bucket seats!

dakman · 06-18-2009, 08:56 PM

anyone in eastern canada have a buddy bucket setup they'd like to sell.. I have buckets and console in my 72 in almost new condition but can't take the wife and little one at the same time ;(

easyrider · 06-20-2009, 02:15 PM

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This is in my 1967 CST . I attached a cup holder to the front of my console. It came out of a late model S-10. Works great.

Robert Guin · 03-06-2010, 05:40 AM

Hi I think I like mine better.

Sammy · 03-06-2010, 09:17 AM

Actually an old thread brought back to life. But was key to my interest in changing out my bench to BB's.

orangek5 · 03-06-2010, 09:29 PM

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flashed · 03-09-2010, 10:30 PM

My passenger side bucket is about 2" lower than the driver and middle seat .Is it missing a set of brackets ? It bolted directly to the frame ,did not have any track under it .

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.

02-15-2009, 05:32 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! otsernes, Thanks for correcting me...I still love that color. It makes the gold on the 50th look a little anemic...LOL! __________________ '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)

02-19-2009, 03:15 PM	#3
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Awhile back I was looking through Craigslist and found a nice looking longbed for sale down the road about 5 miles, as I am looking through the pictures, I see what looks like Buddy Buckets! I call the guy and sure enough, they where! So I ended up trading him my completely rebuilt, in great shape bench seat for his Buddies! Granted they are a little rough but I couldn't beat the price! Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

02-19-2009, 11:55 PM	#4
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! good score! __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

02-20-2009, 02:40 PM	#5
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I picked these up today out of a dodge pickup.$16.05 at the crusher.I think I'm going to redo them in black leather with a hounds tooth insert.I don't care if they are dodge or not.For the price I can afford to recover them the way I like and put a cd player in the console and not cut my dash.I love treasure hunting in the junk yard.

02-20-2009, 03:04 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Can't beat a set of buddy buckets... maybe someday! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-20-2009, 08:16 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! There is a board member making correct 67/68 end brackets for your frame. contact me for his info... He made a set for mine and they bolt right into the truck and look 100% stock. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

02-20-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Thanks Mike ,will send pm to get info .I would like to purchase the end brackets. Last edited by 67/72junkie; 02-20-2009 at 08:43 PM.

02-21-2009, 08:46 AM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! I was able to install my end brackets with little or no welding too. My seats have an angle iron piece on the outside where the bucket seat bolts to but I would still weld it to the frame. then bolt it to the truck... Your dodge buckets are a little different shaped than mine on the back, funny how there are so many styles... they all look good. Heck, my 05 Tahoe has modern buddy buckets too! ttt, anyone else have seats out there? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-01-2009, 11:16 AM	#11
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Good info for my project! __________________ 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

06-15-2009, 09:45 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,098	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Nice stuff. TTT . . ..... __________________ 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.*

06-15-2009, 11:55 PM	#13
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Did somebody say bucket seats! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

06-18-2009, 08:56 PM	#14
dakman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 139	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! anyone in eastern canada have a buddy bucket setup they'd like to sell.. I have buckets and console in my 72 in almost new condition but can't take the wife and little one at the same time ;(

06-20-2009, 02:15 PM	#15
easyrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stanley, N.C. Posts: 161	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! This is in my 1967 CST . I attached a cup holder to the front of my console. It came out of a late model S-10. Works great.

03-06-2010, 05:40 AM	#16
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03-06-2010, 09:17 AM	#17
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! Actually an old thread brought back to life. But was key to my interest in changing out my bench to BB's. Attached Images __________________ '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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03-06-2010, 09:29 PM	#18
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! B4 After Reapolstery Going in here __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

03-09-2010, 10:30 PM	#19
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! My passenger side bucket is about 2" lower than the driver and middle seat .Is it missing a set of brackets ? It bolted directly to the frame ,did not have any track under it .

03-03-2012, 08:39 AM	#20
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,995	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! looks nice Gearry...you still got the red stepside with speedwarning dash?

03-03-2012, 08:48 PM	#22
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	#23
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,062	Re: Lets see those BUDDY BUCKETS!!!!!!! the cab brace is factory, I have pulled many of them from trucks __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

03-03-2012, 09:54 PM	#24
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	#25
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.

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