| Weird discovery of the day. Ikea futon for miniblind guides. [message #239563] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 16:18  |
Otterwan
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Yes, you read that right. I was looking at how some folks have attached wood guides to the sides of their windows to keep miniblinds in place. I was looking for a way to do the same thing and happened to notice an Ikea futon frame we didn't use anymore. The supports are bent birch plywood slats, really nice looking wood. And they are the exact same arch as the sides of the coach, and the correct length! There are 13 slats, more than enough to do all the side windows.
http://www.muamat.com/adpics/4b331381d098d27b493d55d8c.jpeg
We got the frame for free years ago, and I had no qualms about breaking it apart for the wood. I just checked and it sells for $269 new, which is a bit much to spend just for the plywood. But it really is amazing how nicely it fills the bill!
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: Weird discovery of the day. [message #239575 is a reply to message #239563] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 17:09  |
Chr$
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They (IKEA) sell bed mattress slat kits that may be the same size for $50. More than enough to do a dozen coaches... Wish I had found these before I did mine...
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: Weird discovery of the day. [message #239577 is a reply to message #239575] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 17:26 |
tphipps
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Thanks for the tip. I have two sets in the garage that I was going to use for another project. Window curtins, here I come. Before International, I hope.
Tom, MS II
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| Re: Weird discovery of the day. Ikea futon for miniblind guides. [message #239584 is a reply to message #239563] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 18:05 |
Ultravan Owners
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With me being new to the world of GMC I am lost with what you are talking about.
Is there a picture on the photo site to show what you are talking about in use on a GMC?
Thanks, Tony
Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
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| Re: Weird discovery of the day. Ikea futon for miniblind guides. [message #239588 is a reply to message #239584] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 18:18 |
Otterwan
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| Ultravan Owners wrote on Tue, 11 February 2014 16:05 |
With me being new to the world of GMC I am lost with what you are talking about.
Is there a picture on the photo site to show what you are talking about in use on a GMC?
Thanks, Tony
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Sure, here you go. The wood pieces keep the minibind against the window instead of sagging away.
http://www.gmcclassics.com/young_coach/DSCN0012.JPG
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: Weird discovery of the day. Ikea futon for miniblind guides. [message #239605 is a reply to message #239588] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 19:01 |
Joe Weir
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$30 for the 37 in width
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00160215/
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Weird discovery of the day. Ikea futon for miniblind guides. [message #239734 is a reply to message #239730] |
Wed, 12 February 2014 16:28 |
Bruce Hart
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Sorry David here is what I am referring to.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#corner-brackets/=qo0777
On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Bruce Hart <hartsgmc@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> How is the best way to attach these?
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>> 1975 Palm Beach
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