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Shirley Pruitt is currently offline  Shirley Pruitt   United States
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Hi all;

I am the proud new owner of a 1976 Eleganza II that I am renovating with
the help of a local gentlemen RV specialist.

The dinette in the coach (behind the passenger seat) was in really pretty
bad shape, aesthetically and structurally. It is now out and on the trash
heap!

I would like to add a jack-knife sofa or something similar as a replacement
but I'm having trouble finding something I feel confident would work in the
space (Approx 65" from "hump" to entry door, and if we can go over the
"hump" that adds a good many more inches. I remember seeing a post
somewhere about a sleeper sofa that was retrofitted to accommodate the GMC
"hump" but now I can't find that anywhere.

My main goal is to maximize usable sleeping space - nobody in the family is
shorter than 5'8" and two of them have many more years of growing yet to
do! The rear of the coach has the full size mattress. The couch/bunk bed
is in great shape and was recently reupholstered. I would welcome any and
all recommendations!

Shirley
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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203061 is a reply to message #203057] Sat, 30 March 2013 12:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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JimB at the co-op sells a great couch fold out that i would get if i needed one.

mickey
77 palm beach
anaheim ca.


On Mar 30, 2013, at 10:19 AM, Shirley Pruitt wrote:

> Hi all;
>
> I am the proud new owner of a 1976 Eleganza II that I am renovating with
> the help of a local gentlemen RV specialist.
>
> The dinette in the coach (behind the passenger seat) was in really pretty
> bad shape, aesthetically and structurally. It is now out and on the trash
> heap!
>
> I would like to add a jack-knife sofa or something similar as a replacement
> but I'm having trouble finding something I feel confident would work in the
> space (Approx 65" from "hump" to entry door, and if we can go over the
> "hump" that adds a good many more inches. I remember seeing a post
> somewhere about a sleeper sofa that was retrofitted to accommodate the GMC
> "hump" but now I can't find that anywhere.
>
> My main goal is to maximize usable sleeping space - nobody in the family is
> shorter than 5'8" and two of them have many more years of growing yet to
> do! The rear of the coach has the full size mattress. The couch/bunk bed
> is in great shape and was recently reupholstered. I would welcome any and
> all recommendations!
>
> Shirley
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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203062 is a reply to message #203057] Sat, 30 March 2013 13:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I think two couches with a removable table between them is better than the dinette facing each other design.

the bunk bed as couch faces the other couch both looking out the opposite window behind them with small and large fold out table

between them seems to work better to me. I do not have this but consider it an option that seats more to eat and meet, as well as

computer table for both couches. there are picture here on this somewhere.

mickey :-)

77 palm beach

anaheim ca.

here is one i like: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/interior/p24441-dinning-table-folded-u.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/interior/p24438-another-view-of-the-interior.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/interior/p24444-another-view-of-the-dining-table-folded-in-half.html







On Mar 30, 2013, at 10:19 AM, Shirley Pruitt wrote:

> Hi all;
>
> I am the proud new owner of a 1976 Eleganza II that I am renovating with
> the help of a local gentlemen RV specialist.
>
> The dinette in the coach (behind the passenger seat) was in really pretty
> bad shape, aesthetically and structurally. It is now out and on the trash
> heap!
>
> I would like to add a jack-knife sofa or something similar as a replacement
> but I'm having trouble finding something I feel confident would work in the
> space (Approx 65" from "hump" to entry door, and if we can go over the
> "hump" that adds a good many more inches. I remember seeing a post
> somewhere about a sleeper sofa that was retrofitted to accommodate the GMC
> "hump" but now I can't find that anywhere.
>
> My main goal is to maximize usable sleeping space - nobody in the family is
> shorter than 5'8" and two of them have many more years of growing yet to
> do! The rear of the coach has the full size mattress. The couch/bunk bed
> is in great shape and was recently reupholstered. I would welcome any and
> all recommendations!
>
> Shirley
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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203067 is a reply to message #203062] Sat, 30 March 2013 13:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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Shirley
I looked into that and decided to use a dinnette,
but I still think it's great idea.

BTW is your table useable? restorable?
I'm still looking for an origional table


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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203071 is a reply to message #203057] Sat, 30 March 2013 14:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Shirley,

We have the factory installed dinette on the passenger side, and installed a Jim Bounds jackknife sofa on the left side. On our annual sand dune trip, my oldest son (6'-8") sleeps on the sofa, with his feet hanging off the end, and my youngest son (6'-3") sleeps on the dinette. We like having the dinette, but your proposed arrangement sounds good too. Here is a link to the album I did when I installed the sofa:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5576-motorhome-sofa-project-08-10.html

The sofa is very comfortable for sitting (it's primary use) and I haven't heard any complaints from my son. It was a little pricey and has to be mounted out from the wall a few inches, in order for it to fold flat. We love having it in there.


Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203073 is a reply to message #203067] Sat, 30 March 2013 15:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hi Keith.

The table was not original, nor were the dinette seats - they were made out
of 3/4" rough plywood and stained (badly). The table was particle board
with a laminate on top to "match" the counter (not so much!) but they
didn't do a good job on the edges and they had "jury rigged" a bracket
using a weird system of screws, etc.

I am a fairly "frugal" person (call myself a "cheap Dutch girl" - my
parents did emigrate from the Netherlands after all!) and if it weren't so
obviously homemade and "aftermarket" I would have tried to clean it up and
make do for a while.





On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 2:43 PM, Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Shirley
> I looked into that and decided to use a dinnette,
> but I still think it's great idea.
>
> BTW is your table useable? restorable?
> I'm still looking for an origional table
> --
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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203075 is a reply to message #203071] Sat, 30 March 2013 15:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Shirley Pruitt is currently offline  Shirley Pruitt   United States
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Carl - yours is the post I remember seeing but couldn't seem to find again!
Thanks for the link to your album. I will share it with my RV guy to give
him a visual of what I've been describing. Do you happen to know the
dimensions of the sofa? I was looking around on Jim's site earlier today
for a sofa and didn't see it but I will go back and try harder now that I
know for sure that is the right source :-)


On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Carl Stouffer <carljr3b@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
> Shirley,
>
> We have the factory installed dinette on the passenger side, and installed
> a Jim Bounds jackknife sofa on the left side. On our annual sand dune
> trip, my oldest son (6'-8") sleeps on the sofa, with his feet hanging off
> the end, and my youngest son (6'-3") sleeps on the dinette. We like having
> the dinette, but your proposed arrangement sounds good too. Here is a link
> to the album I did when I installed the sofa:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5576-motorhome-sofa-project-08-10.html
>
> The sofa is very comfortable for sitting (it's primary use) and I haven't
> heard any complaints from my son. It was a little pricey and has to be
> mounted out from the wall a few inches, in order for it to fold flat. We
> love having it in there.
> --
> Carl S.
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203077 is a reply to message #203075] Sat, 30 March 2013 15:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Shirley,

I think this is the link you want to Jim's site:

http://www.gmccoop.com/seats.htm

The sofas are made to order and can vary in length by several inches. IIRC, ours is either 72" or 74" long. I had to block it up to clear the lower step as you will see in the album. As I understand it, these are conversion van sofas, but the work great in the GMCs.


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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203080 is a reply to message #203057] Sat, 30 March 2013 16:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Where are you located? i might be able to help out.

Devin Wells Nashville, Tennessee 1974 GMC Sequoia 260 "Gilligan"
Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203096 is a reply to message #203057] Sat, 30 March 2013 17:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Shirley,

If you are handy heres a home made couch that opens to a full queen bed. Easy to build, can be tailored to any width you have available, lots of storage under.

Glenn

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/sofa-bed/p45173-dscn1159.html


Glenn Giere, Portland OR, K7GAG '73 "Moby the Motorhome" 26'
Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203118 is a reply to message #203073] Sat, 30 March 2013 19:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Oh eww ok, never mind! Smile

Nothing wrong with being a cheap dutch girl, I'm married to one Smile


Shirley Pruitt wrote on Sat, 30 March 2013 15:04

Hi Keith.

The table was not original, nor were the dinette seats - they were made out
of 3/4" rough plywood and stained (badly). The table was particle board
with a laminate on top to "match" the counter (not so much!) but they
didn't do a good job on the edges and they had "jury rigged" a bracket
using a weird system of screws, etc.

I am a fairly "frugal" person (call myself a "cheap Dutch girl" - my
parents did emigrate from the Netherlands after all!) and if it weren't so
obviously homemade and "aftermarket" I would have tried to clean it up and
make do for a while.








Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203130 is a reply to message #203057] Sat, 30 March 2013 20:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Shirley,

Our X-Birchaven has two sofa/beds which are nothing more than plywood
platforms with upholstered thick foam pads on them. For the sofa option,
there are bolsters with trapezoidal profiles that fit across the backs. At
night, when in the bed configuration the bolsters stand upright on the
engine hatch. Works great for us & very comfortable.

Beneath the one which has space, I've installed my "gas powered dining
table" so we do have an eating surface:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3329-gas-powered-dining-table.html
or
http://goo.gl/sGJow

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
www.gmcwipersetc.com


On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 1:19 PM, Shirley Pruitt wrote:

> Hi all;
> ...
>
> My main goal is to maximize usable sleeping space - nobody in the family is
> shorter than 5'8" and two of them have many more years of growing yet to
> do! The rear of the coach has the full size mattress. The couch/bunk bed
> is in great shape and was recently reupholstered. I would welcome any and
> all recommendations!

...
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203152 is a reply to message #203130] Sat, 30 March 2013 21:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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gas powered wine table, that is a great design, i envy little designs like this that get'er done with class.

love your design. good work.

mickey

77 palm beach

anaheim ca.

On Mar 30, 2013, at 6:04 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:

> Shirley,
>
> Our X-Birchaven has two sofa/beds which are nothing more than plywood
> platforms with upholstered thick foam pads on them. For the sofa option,
> there are bolsters with trapezoidal profiles that fit across the backs. At
> night, when in the bed configuration the bolsters stand upright on the
> engine hatch. Works great for us & very comfortable.
>
> Beneath the one which has space, I've installed my "gas powered dining
> table" so we do have an eating surface:
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3329-gas-powered-dining-table.html
> or
> http://goo.gl/sGJow
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 1:19 PM, Shirley Pruitt wrote:
>
>> Hi all;
>> ...
>>
>> My main goal is to maximize usable sleeping space - nobody in the family is
>> shorter than 5'8" and two of them have many more years of growing yet to
>> do! The rear of the coach has the full size mattress. The couch/bunk bed
>> is in great shape and was recently reupholstered. I would welcome any and
>> all recommendations!
>
> ...
>>
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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203229 is a reply to message #203080] Sun, 31 March 2013 22:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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North Carolina. You?


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> Where are you located? i might be able to help out.
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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203230 is a reply to message #203071] Sun, 31 March 2013 23:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Carl sofa lookin good, where is it from and how pricey 
73 Sequoia 26'
George Beck


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Shirley,

We have the factory installed dinette on the passenger side, and installed a Jim Bounds jackknife sofa on the left side.  On our annual sand dune trip, my oldest son (6'-8") sleeps on the sofa, with his feet hanging off the end, and my youngest son (6'-3") sleeps on the dinette.  We like having the dinette, but your proposed arrangement sounds good too.  Here is a link to the album I did when I installed the sofa:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5576-motorhome-sofa-project-08-10.html

The sofa is very comfortable for sitting (it's primary use) and I haven't heard any complaints from my son. It was a little pricey and has to be mounted out from the wall a few inches, in order for it to fold flat.  We love having it in there.
--
Carl S.
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203232 is a reply to message #203096] Sun, 31 March 2013 23:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Glenn - this is ingenious! Permission to print the pictures of your hinge
design to show to my RV guy?


On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 6:11 PM, Glenn Giere <glenngiere@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Shirley,
>
> If you are handy heres a home made couch that opens to a full queen bed.
> Easy to build, can be tailored to any width you have available, lots of
> storage under.
>
> Glenn
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/sofa-bed/p45173-dscn1159.html
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Re: [GMCnet] Replacing the dinette for sleeping space in a 1976 GMC Eleganza II [message #203269 is a reply to message #203230] Mon, 01 April 2013 11:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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george beck wrote on Sun, 31 March 2013 21:03

Carl sofa lookin good, where is it from and how pricey 
73 Sequoia 26'
George Beck


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Shirley,

We have the factory installed dinette on the passenger side, and installed a Jim Bounds jackknife sofa on the left side.  On our annual sand dune trip, my oldest son (6'-8") sleeps on the sofa, with his feet hanging off the end, and my youngest son (6'-3") sleeps on the dinette.  We like having the dinette, but your proposed arrangement sounds good too.  Here is a link to the album I did when I installed the sofa:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5576-motorhome-sofa-project-08-10.html

The sofa is very comfortable for sitting (it's primary use) and I haven't heard any complaints from my son. It was a little pricey and has to be mounted out from the wall a few inches, in order for it to fold flat.  We love having it in there.
--
Carl S.
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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George,

Thanks, the sofa is from Jim Bounds at the Co-op:

http://www.gmccoop.com/seats.htm

The above link has the info and pricing on it.


Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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You might try Craigslist to find one that will work especially since you will need to modify it anyway. Some have taken two flexstell dinette ends and placed them together to make a jack-knife sofa.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/dwayne-s-ramp/p47155-dinette-kingsley2012-004-medium.html




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Hi Shirley,

I have a jack-knife sofa but it is only 60" wide. You could use the metal frame and make a sofa 72" by using a couple of boards and upholstery. It would easily clear the hump. It would save you several hundred dollars. Call me at 615-478-2214 if you would like to discuss.

Thanks,

Devin


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Too bad you are not closer as I am just outside of Houston and have an orginal dinette out of an Edgemont I would love to get out of the garage. I probably will be heading to NC this summer June/July time frame but sure you will have what you need by then. If not just let me know.

Charley Harris Magnolia Texas 1976 Edgemont
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