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Side Airbag Cover
With the first parts of the Murphy Bed installed, it was time to get the side airbag covered again. Ford recommends against modifying this black polystyrene blob that hides the side airbag. Getting the bed efficiently placed as far forward as possible, made me decide to cut off the topmost left part, so it would… Continue reading Side Airbag Cover
Design Changes
The design for the van conversion keeps evolving, while it is under construction. The Murphy Bed/Desk is slowly taking shape, but many of its intricate details face constant scrutiny. When work on the bed frame started, I had to make sure, that the adjoining closet would fit well in the overall design. Two issues reappeared:… Continue reading Design Changes
Murphy Bed Frame II
Watch all my videos on YouTube! The Murphy Bed frame is made out of ½ inch plywood to adhere to weight limitations of the van. The lower part of the side boards, where most of the weight of the bed is located, will be tripled up. I start with a board ~70in high and ~13in… Continue reading Murphy Bed Frame II
Murphy Bed Frame
Watch all my videos on YouTube! The Murphy Bed is the single most needed component of this conversion. The installation begins with creating some attachment points to the van. The plywood floor is an ideal base for the bed and cabinets, yet the metal ceiling and upper wall need some additional bracing. I prepared a… Continue reading Murphy Bed Frame
Wall Panel Issues
It was time to make the final fit of the wall panel, that sits behind the Murphy Bed and that forms the background of a closet and side of the rear kitchen. The length of the 8′ x 4′ (244cm x 122cm) plywood panel, is just shy of what’s needed to cover the rear window,… Continue reading Wall Panel Issues
Wall Panel – Part One
Watch all my videos on YouTube! The wall panel on the driver’s side is partially hidden by the Murphy Bed, a closet and part of the kitchen. The main rear side window will be permanently hidden, while the front side window will be available when the bed is in use. The smaller rear side window… Continue reading Wall Panel – Part One
Ford Transit Side-Airbag
Working today on the wall behind the Murphy bed. Temporarily removed the big black styrofoam blob to find out what’s behind it and how much of it can be discarded. The left part that’s protruding into the cargo area, doesn’t cover anything. The lower part contains the side-airbag contraption.