I think im the follower that tossed Ravishing Ruby into the mix? Maybe another follower as well? In my church van (former) for a bed, ive made plenty of careful measurements...and figured out a Queen sized mattress will fit side-to-side, above the wheel wells...with a few inches to spare. Queen is 60" wide by 80" long. I'm 6-5" and can't deal with cramped sleeping situations, not at my age. I steered away from a wooden mattress platform to go towards an Amazon-sourced Zuni brand metal bed frame. I'll have to shorten one of the legs in the middle down one side that will rest on the fender well, but will still have about 14" of free vertical clearance under this frame for plastic tubby tote boxes for storage. Frame will need to be secured to floor somehow to prevent sliding forward while breaking. But seems easy enough.
I'm in the same process with my 91 Chevy G20 Regency conversion van. I've pulled the bench seat out, and trying to look for other options for frames. You guys have any updates what work best for you guys?
You have a good plan, Joe. I'm glad you will be doing the work before getting out on the road. With the van sitting for so long, the systems need to be checked at the least, and replacing the fluids and belt and hoses is good sense. Best of luck with this new project, it seems like you got a really great deal. Linda and I send our best.
All the electrics in mine worked too, even the windows, and, yes, the dustbuster My switch for operating the sofa-bed however was in a wooden panel behind the driver's seat I think there was also one of the back of the same location yours is in In fact, aside from the bad gas mileage, the only problem I had was a leaking heater core, and a non-functional air conditioner LOL I did not, however, have a high top
I have the same issues that u have with heater core an gas mileage. Thought it was something wrong as far as the gas mileage. Thanks for sharing Art Webb
@@benjaminofthe12tribesofisr73 mine averaged about 12 miles per gallon traveling at 60 to 65 with the windows down, I don't know if that's average for a G20 of that vintage, I just knew I couldn't afford to run something that burned that much gas
@@artwebb6939 I like mine regardless of the gas mileage it's one of its last breed of the Gladiator series. A true survivor in my book. Thanks for the reply.
@@benjaminofthe12tribesofisr73 wow, mine was a gladiator, as well Currently I have a half ton pickup, which despite not having overdrive, Knox down about 17 MPG I still ride a motorcycle to work. Frequently, as that gets around 60 MPG I probably wouldn't care about that as much if I didn't have myself buried in debt LOL
Joe, I probably don't have to say this but, just in case, boil that thermostat before you install it to make sure it's working. Ask me how I know. Back when I was a pup, I change a thermostat twice in about an hour because of a "bad" new one.
You could swap the bottom DS seat cushion with one you took out and install on the front seat ,, likely the same bolt pattern holds them in place on the seat frame ,, Regards J
It's not the heater not working per say. The engine itself is not warming up. I get good oil pressure and amps, but barely a rise on the temp gauge. I'm hoping it's this, and not the temperature sensor.
@@StBernardAcres keep us posted please. Sending units are not too bad in price but can be a pain to change. I have to do an oil sending unit on mine this winter. Good luck.
Hey Joe! That is so cool. I've never seen such a thing. It's weird though that they make you go outside to press the button... Handy hint: Put a small magnet on the oil filter to catch any tiny ferrous particles. All the best, matey. P.S. I have a niece called Ruby. She's a little shit. ;o)
@@StBernardAcres Thank Gawd for that. I'd hate to have to venture out into the rain or snow, just so I could have a comfy kip. ;o) Neodiddlium magnets are dirt cheap on Fleabay. I got 100 titchy 5x1 mm ones for about $2. Surprisingly powerful for their size.
Do you mean to tell me that Tom T. Hall actually recorded songs other than "I Like Beer" and "A Week in a Country Jail" and Clayton Delaney!? Actually, I had never even heard of Ravishing Ruby. th-cam.com/video/sPexvxbYn0A/w-d-xo.html
Was looking for a "how to" so I can remove my own seats... and that's the part you didn't video. DOH!
Exactly
Me too!!!
Exactly WTF
Same! 😂
I think im the follower that tossed Ravishing Ruby into the mix? Maybe another follower as well?
In my church van (former) for a bed, ive made plenty of careful measurements...and figured out a Queen sized mattress will fit side-to-side, above the wheel wells...with a few inches to spare. Queen is 60" wide by 80" long. I'm 6-5" and can't deal with cramped sleeping situations, not at my age.
I steered away from a wooden mattress platform to go towards an Amazon-sourced Zuni brand metal bed frame. I'll have to shorten one of the legs in the middle down one side that will rest on the fender well, but will still have about 14" of free vertical clearance under this frame for plastic tubby tote boxes for storage.
Frame will need to be secured to floor somehow to prevent sliding forward while breaking. But seems easy enough.
Thanks for the name, and the suggestion! I am definitely going to look into that route!
I'm in the same process with my 91 Chevy G20 Regency conversion van. I've pulled the bench seat out, and trying to look for other options for frames. You guys have any updates what work best for you guys?
a good rug and upholstery cleaning and it will look like new! I love it!!!😃😃😃
Yeppers!
So much room now. Great for those trips ahead. Awesome.
👍
You have a good plan, Joe. I'm glad you will be doing the work before getting out on the road. With the van sitting for so long, the systems need to be checked at the least, and replacing the fluids and belt and hoses is good sense. Best of luck with this new project, it seems like you got a really great deal. Linda and I send our best.
I think I got really lucky with this. She's going to be a runner!
Looking good joe. I’m loving it. Take good care my friend and stay lucky 🍀
Thanksa
Hey Joe, how did you fix the sofa? I have the same van and can’t figure out how to get the sofa back upright.
So happy for you. Things are looking good. Keep up the good work.
👍
A lot of interior possibilities...have fun...
😂
Super nice joe
Thanks!
I am enjoying these videos Joe! Interesting to see two ice boxes! That's really neat! All the best.....happy trials!
Thanks!
All the electrics in mine worked too, even the windows, and, yes, the dustbuster
My switch for operating the sofa-bed however was in a wooden panel behind the driver's seat
I think there was also one of the back of the same location yours is in
In fact, aside from the bad gas mileage, the only problem I had was a leaking heater core, and a non-functional air conditioner LOL
I did not, however, have a high top
I have the same issues that u have with heater core an gas mileage. Thought it was something wrong as far as the gas mileage. Thanks for sharing Art Webb
@@benjaminofthe12tribesofisr73 mine averaged about 12 miles per gallon traveling at 60 to 65 with the windows down, I don't know if that's average for a G20 of that vintage, I just knew I couldn't afford to run something that burned that much gas
@@artwebb6939 I like mine regardless of the gas mileage it's one of its last breed of the Gladiator series. A true survivor in my book. Thanks for the reply.
@@benjaminofthe12tribesofisr73 wow, mine was a gladiator, as well
Currently I have a half ton pickup, which despite not having overdrive, Knox down about 17 MPG
I still ride a motorcycle to work. Frequently, as that gets around 60 MPG
I probably wouldn't care about that as much if I didn't have myself buried in debt LOL
Joe,
I probably don't have to say this but, just in case, boil that thermostat before you install it to make sure it's working. Ask me how I know. Back when I was a pup, I change a thermostat twice in about an hour because of a "bad" new one.
I've heard that before. Never done it though.
You could swap the bottom DS seat cushion with one you took out and install on the front seat ,, likely the same bolt pattern holds them in place on the seat frame ,, Regards J
That's what I'm hoping. Thanks!
Ravishing Ruby! I love it. Are you going to add some seafoam to the engine oil? I hear it works miracles.
Already did. It's been running on that 6 year old gas because of it!
+NB88 Yes I did. It really helps. I just put a bottle of Seafoam Trans Tune in.
I was wondering how you got the bed issue fixed?
Well, is there a video showing HOW you fixed the rear sofa bed? I have the same issue
+Ryan Sanders I didn't do a video sorry. Just lubed it up a bit. It started working.
@@StBernardAcres woah. I'm worried my problem is the fuse or motor. But there's no diagram for the fuse panel in the back 🙃
Hey how do you take those cooler boxes out?
I doubt your heating problem is the thermostat. Most likely the vacuum motor that runs the heater control valve, or possibly low vacuum.
It's not the heater not working per say. The engine itself is not warming up. I get good oil pressure and amps, but barely a rise on the temp gauge. I'm hoping it's this, and not the temperature sensor.
@@StBernardAcres keep us posted please. Sending units are not too bad in price but can be a pain to change. I have to do an oil sending unit on mine this winter. Good luck.
What are your plans with the seats you removed? Im looking for that pair same color 😃
My g20 seats are all manual and bolted to the floor, I wish it had the coolers , that’s a option for the van.
So what's the plan for those two metal plates that got left behind when you took the middle seats out?
They are so difficult to get out, I think I'm just going to floor once the top of the. The cabinets may also hide them.
+Dennis Dubois If they are easy to remove I will. I am not going to be living in this, so I may just work around the while camping.
So how did the seats come out in the end? I can’t find a video online anywhere for the same style seats
hey do you have the motor for the rear bench seat?
Hey Joe!
That is so cool. I've never seen such a thing. It's weird though that they make you go outside to press the button...
Handy hint: Put a small magnet on the oil filter to catch any tiny ferrous particles.
All the best, matey.
P.S. I have a niece called Ruby. She's a little shit. ;o)
There's also a set of switches inside, but it was easier to video using the outside ones. I like that idea with the magnet.
@@StBernardAcres Thank Gawd for that. I'd hate to have to venture out into the rain or snow, just so I could have a comfy kip. ;o)
Neodiddlium magnets are dirt cheap on Fleabay. I got 100 titchy 5x1 mm ones for about $2. Surprisingly powerful for their size.
Any way to lower it manually
Pink elephant more like it
lol
Do any buddy know where's the fuse for the reclining seat
For the time being why not let`s just call her "Ruby When" lol.
👍😀
thanks ! !
Do you mean to tell me that Tom T. Hall actually recorded songs other than "I Like Beer" and "A Week in a Country Jail" and Clayton Delaney!? Actually, I had never even heard of Ravishing Ruby. th-cam.com/video/sPexvxbYn0A/w-d-xo.html
Faster Horses, Ballad of Forty Dollars and A week in a County Jail were always favorites. And Ravishing Ruby, of course lol
i believe i would see what its going to take to get a title for it before i sink all that money in it
Banjos and Fiddles