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A framework for supporting stretchers and method of assembling includes a sub-frame having an adjustable length header bar assembly and adjustable height outer frame legs connected to opposing ends of the header bar assembly. A secondary stretcher support is positioned laterally interior of and para

A framework for supporting stretchers and method of assembling includes a sub-frame having an adjustable length header bar assembly and adjustable height outer frame legs connected to opposing ends of the header bar assembly. A secondary stretcher support is positioned laterally interior of and parallel with each outer frame leg, each of the secondary stretcher support and outer frame leg including stretcher holders. Interframe connectors are transversely positioned between pairs of sub-frames and pairs of secondary stretcher supports. Stretcher handles seat in the stretcher holder and the secondary stretcher support. The framework is configured to fit within varying dimensions of a mass transit vehicle and can be a component of a vehicle conversion kit. The kit can further include tools for assembling the framework, assembly instructions, and a crate for storing and transporting at least the framework, supports, tools, and assembly instructions.

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1. A kit for a frame operable to support, when assembled, stretchers comprising: an adjustable length header bar assembly;adjustable height outer frame legs configured to be connected to opposing ends of the header bar assembly;a stretcher support arranged to be positioned laterally interior of and

1. A kit for a frame operable to support, when assembled, stretchers comprising: an adjustable length header bar assembly;adjustable height outer frame legs configured to be connected to opposing ends of the header bar assembly;a stretcher support arranged to be positioned laterally interior of and parallel with each outer frame leg;a stretcher holder configured to be connected to each of the outer frame leg and stretcher support at corresponding selected heights; andinterframe connectors transversely positionable between pairs of sub-frames and pairs of stretcher supports,wherein stretcher handles are configured to be coupled with the stretcher holder and the stretcher support. 2. The kit frame of claim 1, further comprising at least one of a ceiling pressure mount removably configured to be connected to the header bar assembly and a wall pressure mount removably configured to be connected to an outer frame leg. 3. The kit of claim 1, further comprising a pair of angled header bars configured to be connected by a header support bar. 4. The kit of claim 3, wherein at least one angled header bar is arranged to be adjustable relative to the header support bar. 5. The kit of claim 3, wherein the header support bar is fixed to one of the angled header bars, the remaining angled header bar longitudinally adjustable along a length of the header support bar. 6. The kit of claim 3, wherein each of the angled header bars are arranged to be longitudinally adjustable along a length of the header support bar. 7. The kit of claim 1, wherein each header bar assembly further comprises a frame sleeve configured to receive the interframe connector therethrough. 8. The kit of claim 1, wherein the outer frame leg comprises a frame dual-sleeve configured to receive the interframe connector therethrough. 9. The kit of claim 1, wherein the stretcher support is positionable to accommodate a stretcher between a pair of outer support legs and a pair of stretcher supports. 10. The kit of claim 1, wherein the stretcher support comprises a strap configured to be suspended from the header bar assembly, the strap comprising plural spaced stretcher handle support loops. 11. The kit of claim 10, wherein the handle support loops align with stretcher holders of the outer frame leg. 12. The kit of claim 10, wherein a pair of stretcher holders on a corresponding pair of outer frame legs align with handle support loops on a corresponding pair of suspended straps, the aligned stretcher holders and support loops configured to receive stretcher handles therein and support a stretcher in a substantially level position. 13. The kit of claim 1, wherein the stretcher support comprises a support leg. 14. The kit of claim 13, wherein the support leg comprises a vertically adjustable leg and further comprising a stretcher holder configured to be connected to the support leg at selected heights. 15. The kit of claim 14, wherein a pair of stretcher holders on a corresponding pair of outer frame legs align with stretcher holders on a corresponding pair of support legs, the aligned stretcher holders on each of the outer frame legs and support legs configured to receive stretcher handles therein and support a stretcher in a substantially level position. 16. The kit of claim 1, wherein the stretcher support comprises each of a suspended stretcher strap and a support leg, the stretcher support positionable to accommodate a stretcher between a pair of outer support legs and a pair of stretcher supports. 17. The kit of claim 1, wherein the interframe connector comprises longitudinally extensible components. 18. The kit of claim 1, wherein a pair of interframe connectors is configured to be connected to the outer support legs and a pair of interframe connectors is configured to be connected to the header bar assembly. 19. The kit of claim 1, configured to fit within dimensions of one of a mass transit vehicle, bus, crate, container, plane, train, ship, or room. 20. The kit of claim 1, wherein the frame is free-standing. 21. The kit of claim 1, wherein the frame is one of temporary and permanent. 22. A vehicle conversion kit comprising: a frame arranged to fit within a vehicle, wherein the frame comprise a pair of longitudinally adjustable header bar assemblies, vertically adjustable support legs positionable at outer ends of each header bar assembly, longitudinally extensible interframe connectors configured to join the pair of header bar assemblies, a pair of stretcher supports positionable inward on each of the header bar assemblies to accommodate a stretcher between a pair of outer support legs and the pair of stretcher supports;one or more pairs of stretcher holders positionable on said one or more outer support legs; andan enclosure configured to store and transport at least a portion of the frame and the one or more stretcher holders. 23. The kit of claim 22, wherein the frame is configured to fit within floor, ceiling and side walls of a mass transit vehicle, the frame configured to accommodate selectively removed vehicle seats. 24. The kit of claim 22, wherein the stretcher support comprising a strap suspended from the header bar assembly, the strap comprising plural spaced stretcher handle support loops. 25. The kit of claim 24, wherein a pair of stretcher supports on a corresponding pair of outer frame legs align with handle support loops on a corresponding pair of suspended straps, the aligned stretcher holders and support loops configured to receive stretcher handles therein and support a stretcher in a substantially level position. 26. The kit of claim 22, the stretcher support comprising a support leg. 27. The kit of claim 26, the support leg comprising a vertically adjustable leg and further comprising a stretcher holder connected to the support leg at selected heights. 28. The kit of claim 27, wherein the one or more pairs of stretcher holders on corresponding pair of outer frame legs align with one or more pairs of stretcher holders on corresponding pair of support legs, the aligned stretcher holders on each of the outer frame legs and support legs configured to receive stretcher handles therein and support a stretcher in a substantially level position. 29. The kit of claim 22, wherein the stretcher support comprises each of a suspended stretcher strap and a support leg. 30. A method of assembling a conversion kit in a mass transit vehicle, the method comprising: determining space required to assemble the conversion kit and a corresponding number of frames to be installed for that space;selectively removing seats from the vehicle;assembling a sub-frame;selectively securing the sub-frame against vehicle ceiling and side walls;connecting sub-frames with interframe connectors; andinstalling stretcher supports coupled to the sub-frame and inset from outer ends thereof, the inset configured to accommodate a stretcher between outer ends of the sub-frame and the stretcher supports. 31. The method of claim 30, further comprising installing safety components. 32. The method of claim 30, wherein assembling said sub-frame comprises assembling a header bar, connecting outer support legs to the header bar, and installing the stretcher supports on the outer frame legs. 33. The method of claim 32, wherein assembling the header bar comprises connecting two angled header bars with a header support bar. 34. A vehicle conversion kit comprising: one or more frames operable when assembled to support, at least in part, one or more stretchers;one or more stretcher supports positionable on the one or more frames; andan enclosure operable to house at least a portion of the one or more frames and the one or more stretcher supports. 35. The kit of claim 34, further comprising tools operable to assemble the one or more frames and assembly instructions. 36. The kit of claim 34, wherein the one or ore frames comprise a pair of longitudinally adjustable header bar assemblies, vertically adjustable support legs positionable at outer ends of each header bar assembly, longitudinally extensible interframe connectors configured to join the pair of header bar assemblies, a pair of secondary stretcher supports positionable inward on each of the header bar assemblies to accommodate a stretcher between a pair of outer support legs and the pair of secondary stretcher supports. 37. The kit of claim 34, wherein the one or more frames are configured to fit within floor, ceiling and side walls of a mass transit vehicle. 38. The kit of claim 34, wherein the one or more frames are composed of material including zinc coated structural steel or aircraft aluminum.