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Restoration Project - 92 Beaver Marquis
JCMillerSr:
Stan,
Thanks for the links on cabinet hardware. I like the selection offered by Nicholson and should be able to find something we like. You mentioned Amerock Hardware in your post. Is this the manufacturer of the hardware used by Beaver in the earlier coaches? If not, do you or anyone else know the brand that was used in the 1992 models?
JCMillerSr:
Last week I spent most of my time testing out everything on the new to us 1992 Marquis. It took a while due to the fact that I am still trying to learn where everything is and how it is supposed to work. One of the first projects was to repair a leaking toilet due to a faulty vacuum breaker. Decided to go ahead and replace all the old seals since I had everything taken apart. The repairs went well with no problems and we now are leak free. Next I tackled the entry door latch. I found a used replacement latch online at Colaw Salvage in Carthage, MO that was in good working condition. After installing the latch I realized that the door had sagged over the years due to wear on the plastic hinge inserts. Unable to find new inserts I was able to retrofit the hinges using stainless steel washers. With the addition of the washers the door is back in alignment and closes and latches with ease. Moving to my next project I tackled both of the vent fans which had stopped working. I removed both fan housings (interior side only) and cleaned everything up checking each electrical connection. With the help of Fantastic Vent and a new wiring diagram in hand I reinstalled each fan. To my surprise they are both working perfectly now including the temperature controls, rain sensors and speed controls. I did decide to order two new lift motors since the original motors did not have any way to manually open or close the lid. Next I moved to the drivers area and tackled the map lights that no longer worked. Luckily the problem here was simply a bad ground connection that was easily fixed once I was able to track the wires. Moving next to the drivers power seat. Again a simple fix with only a loose connection to the seat controls.
Unfortunately there we a couple of items that could not be repaired. The speedometer has stopped working and a replacement will be ordered once the VDO dealer has tested the old one and pronounced in DOA. Also, the refrigerator has gone to greener pastures (the dump). This was the original Dometic which had been refurbished with a new cooling unit back in 2001. Fortunately or unfortunately the manufacturer stopped producing cooling units for this model in 2012 so we have ordered a new unit which will be installed right after the holidays.
For the next week I plan to take a vacation from this project and enjoy family and friends. After the holidays I will resume my efforts and have no doubt that there will be plenty to keep me busy. My primary goal right now is to make sure all essential components are working so that we can take a trip with some of our fellow RVers to the Port St Lucie area for a triple birthday celebration for the wives (all three wives have birthdays in the same week). Once we return it will be back to work and shortly I hope to get into a few modifications/upgrades to the old girl (the coach not the wife).
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all my fellow Beaver owners.
Peter and Connie Bradish:
For brochures and schematics given to techs working on Beavers 1974-1994 go to:
https://sites.google.com/site/beavermotorhomehistory/beaver-coaches-inc
Connie Bradish 8)
JCMillerSr:
Thanks Connie. I actually have already been to the link you provided numerous times. Also, I consider myself extremely lucky that the previous owner(s) of my Beaver managed to keep just about all of the manuals and brochures intact. I also have a considerable amount of the maintenance records as well. That said, if anyone out there in BAC land needs information related to a 92 Beaver Marquis I may be able to help. Once the major portions of my renovation are done I plan to scan as much of the information as I can and submit it to be posted on the website for others to share. So far I have only had time to submit the brochure.
Gary Wolfer:
Back in those days Most of the companies in oregon like Country Coach and Safari as well as Beaver used many of the same vendors and similar parts. The suspension, brakes and frame parts were usually International truck parts including brake drums and discs. Master cylinders and so forth. I had a 94 Safari and the defrost fan and duct work was out of a Chevy pick up. They also used a lot of Ford Parts. I also visit the Used Parts store that Gerald Mentioned and they have alot of drawer pulls and cabinet hinges that could work for you. They may even have some wall paper left overs. Many Safari Parts probably are interchangable as they had a close relationship. Oh Yeah for referigerator and ice maker and air roof air conditioner parts you can get them fixed at Laurelhurst Distributing in Portland Oregon just ask for ED. They supplied all of these coach builders and still do. Coach Glass in Eugene did windshields and other glass as well. Good Luck there are alot of parts still around Oregon. When Safari Closed in Harrisburg they abandoned all of their parts inventory and Monaco did not use it. Safari Friends on Yahoo.com is another source for researching parts. Many of those guys have been around a long time and have 96 and prior year coaches.
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