I am also in the process of renovating a 79
Surfside. I am replacing the tall closet on the left, for structural support. I am also updating the
fridge and putting it on the floor (where the
furnace was) and i removed the
furnace in favour of a smaller catalytic heater. I will also use a small electric heater when plugged in. I will build a floor to ceiling structure for the fridge and a upper cupboard, also for structural support. I have not read whether this support is necessary but i feel it can't
hurt. Cheers!