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Couch jack knife ideas [message #215001] Fri, 19 July 2013 14:04 Go to next message
Galen is currently offline  Galen   United States
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I have a 78 PalmBeach. Its been redone but is fairly original. The couch behind the driver's seat has been upholstered, but the frame is original. The seat back does not attach to the base, but it does not have the hinge brackets or straps for the top bunk option.

Has anyone ever successfully converted one of these frames into a jack knife? Or there sliding rails/hardware readily available or anything? I can probably come up with something, but have found so many good ideas out here I'd hate to reinvent the wheel.

Thanks in advance.
Galen

Galen Briggs New Virginia, Iowa 1978 Palm Beach

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Re: Couch jack knife ideas [message #215002 is a reply to message #215001] Fri, 19 July 2013 14:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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We removed the bunk frame and used large pillows for back support.

Just one idea...

Bill Wevers GMC49ers, GMC Western States 1975 Glenbrook - Manny Powerdrive, OneTon 455 F Block, G heads San Jose

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Re: Couch jack knife ideas [message #215009 is a reply to message #215001] Fri, 19 July 2013 14:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Galen is currently offline  Galen   United States
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Thanks. I'm wanting more sleeping space, so I could fold it down into a double or at least super twin.

Galen Briggs New Virginia, Iowa 1978 Palm Beach

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Re: Couch jack knife ideas [message #215044 is a reply to message #215001] Fri, 19 July 2013 18:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Galen wrote on Fri, 19 July 2013 14:04

I have a 78 PalmBeach. Its been redone but is fairly original. The couch behind the driver's seat has been upholstered, but the frame is original. The seat back does not attach to the base, but it does not have the hinge brackets or straps for the top bunk option.

Has anyone ever successfully converted one of these frames into a jack knife? Or there sliding rails/hardware readily available or anything? I can probably come up with something, but have found so many good ideas out here I'd hate to reinvent the wheel.

Thanks in advance.
Galen
The best home-brew solution I have found is the sequence of seven photos starting here:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/ray-amp-lisa-s-front-interior-half-renovation-2009/p30286-walmart.html

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Re: Couch jack knife ideas [message #215073 is a reply to message #215001] Fri, 19 July 2013 22:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I just changed out my dinette with this couch

http://www.colemanfurniture.com/convertible-sofa-bed-4.htm

I did have to modify it a little and I put it on sliders out of a Ford Expedition. My kids sleep on it.

Charley Harris Magnolia Texas 1976 Edgemont

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Re: Couch jack knife ideas [message #215080 is a reply to message #215001] Fri, 19 July 2013 22:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Several good ideas so far. Thanks for the replies.

Galen Briggs New Virginia, Iowa 1978 Palm Beach

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Re: [GMCnet] Couch jack knife ideas [message #215090 is a reply to message #215073] Sat, 20 July 2013 01:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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pretty cool couch. looks good, storage, light weight.

what sliders? what is that?

mick anaheim ca. 77 palm beach


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Re: Couch jack knife ideas [message #215121 is a reply to message #215001] Sat, 20 July 2013 10:56 Go to previous message
zhagrieb is currently offline  zhagrieb   United States
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You may find some ideas here:

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

Glenn

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