Buddy seat identification

What year and model is this seat for?

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Buddy seat identification

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Would this seat be correct for a 1958 pan? Any recommendations on a recovering service?
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Re: Buddy seat identification

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A 58 buddy seat should look like the pics attached. I believe this is the basic version, and there’s a more ornate one with an embossed leather skirt and more padding. The one you have is a later one. I am not sure if the seat pan is the same. Worth checking, as you can re-cover it. I’ve heard great things about Worsham Castle Cycle Leather ‭(336) 656-0059‬
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Re: Buddy seat identification

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Thanks, would you happen to have a picture of the pan side?
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Re: Buddy seat identification

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Here’s some additional info and part numbers.
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Re: Buddy seat identification

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Great oil. Thanks
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Re: Buddy seat identification

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For posterity, the subject seat appears to be a type of Super Deluxe Buddy Seat (aka Super Soft Buddy Seat) and, more specifically, either (a) a type produced in and for at least part of May 1965 through at least part of December 1965 (with an earlier type of yellow ink date code stamp) or (b) a type produced in and for at least part of February 1966 through at least part of June 1966 (with a later type of yellow ink date code stamp). If we could see any part of the original yellow ink date code stamp, then we may be able to further narrow down the possible production time frame.

Design elements of the subject type of seat include, without limitation, (i) a “replaceable type buddy seat cover” (i.e., a type of cover assembly that is secured to the shell via black plastic edging that is clipped to the shell, as opposed to an earlier type of cover assembly that is secured to the shell via sewing to a binding that is riveted to the shell), (ii) a smooth top cover (i.e., no pleats), (iii) 15 total clips, and (iv) a specific type of yellow ink date code stamp.

The subject type of seat was offered in at least three (3) color options, including black and white (black top cover with white gussets and housing), red and white (red top cover with white gussets and housing), and all white.

A prior type of seat was produced on and from about January 14, 1965 through at least part of April 1965. Design elements of the prior type of seat include, without limitation, 11 total clips.

A subsequent type of seat (aka the initial type of “neat pleat buddy seat”) was produced in and for at least part of July 1966 through at least part of February 1967. Design elements of the subsequent type of seat include, without limitation, a top cover with an open end pleat pattern with dielectrically sealed ribs that extend to the seam at the front of the seat.
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