[VAL] gaucho modification

[Chris Koehn <timberguides@xxxxxxxxx>]

I came up with a modification to the gaucho in our '79 that I have 
found makes it's use as a couch much more enjoyable. In brief, I hinged 
the front apron with a piano hinge, and installed an aluminum extrusion 
that slides out on carriage bolts from the frame to support the apron 
in the horizontal position. This makes the seat about 5" deeper, which 
makes a world of difference in it's comfort. The whole deal cost ~ $30 
for hardware and about 4 hours work. If anyone is interested in a few 
pictures, E mail me and I'll be glad to take and send a few.
I should mention that we use a double size futon mattress, which we can 
simply slide out to make the seat deeper. This probably wouldn't work 
if you are committed to a shorter seat cushion.

Cheers,

Chris K.
#8638
1979 @ 31' Sovereign Int'l
Currently holed up in Aylmer, Ontario