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FORUM SPONSORS => MAK Grills => Topic started by: smoker pete on July 25, 2014, 02:27:40 AM

Title: MAK 2 Star Upgrade - serial #360
Post by: smoker pete on July 25, 2014, 02:27:40 AM
Over the years my MAK 2 Star has seen a lot of use.  Time to get her upgraded and tuned up back at the factory in Dallas, Oregon  8)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab105/papa_peter/MAK2Star/Upgrade/MAK2upgrade1_zpsb80aae56.jpg)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab105/papa_peter/MAK2Star/Upgrade/MAK2upgrade4_zps06b4643b.jpg)

Wrapped and stowed away in my Jeep Liberty for the trip from Northern California to Dallas Oregon (MAK on the right).  Kept the smoking/warmer box and leg assembly home.

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab105/papa_peter/MAK2Star/Upgrade/MAK2upgrade5_zps6f24fecc.jpg)

Arrived at MAK Grills

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab105/papa_peter/MAK2Star/Upgrade/MAK2upgrade13_zpsdbe00821.jpg)

SmokinKat and one of the technicians helped unload the MAK

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab105/papa_peter/MAK2Star/Upgrade/MAK2upgrade6_zps26446aa5.jpg)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab105/papa_peter/MAK2Star/Upgrade/MAK2upgrade9_zps6cbcbe6d.jpg)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab105/papa_peter/MAK2Star/Upgrade/MAK2upgrade12_zps57cad453.jpg)

Can't wait to get her back and see the new upgraded MAK 2 Star in about 5 weeks  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: MAK 2 Star Upgrade - serial #360
Post by: Hub on July 25, 2014, 07:37:41 AM
Interesting!  And, nice that you live close enough to the factory to manage this one.  If I were to take my Memphis back to Minnesota (won't happen) I think they'd get an interesting perspective of how a cooker looks after a couple of hundred thousand miles  ;D

Hub
Title: Re: MAK 2 Star Upgrade - serial #360
Post by: squirtthecat on July 25, 2014, 07:44:26 AM

Nice!

I'd like to send my 1 Star (Serial #0) back for a refurb, but the freight costs would be astronomical...
Title: Re: MAK 2 Star Upgrade - serial #360
Post by: ACW3 on July 25, 2014, 08:00:31 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on July 25, 2014, 07:44:26 AM

Nice!

I'd like to send my 1 Star (Serial #0) back for a refurb, but the freight costs would be astronomical...

I'd love to send my 2 Star back for refurb, too.  Same issue -- freight costs!!  I saw Tim's refurb of the "old" Nepas MAK.  It came out fantastic!!  Maybe one of these days...

Art
Title: Re: MAK 2 Star Upgrade - serial #360
Post by: muebe on July 25, 2014, 09:08:17 AM
Look forward to seeing all the upgrades Pete!
Title: Re: MAK 2 Star Upgrade - serial #360
Post by: spuds on July 25, 2014, 06:03:28 PM
(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag47/1spudster/watching_zpse0a170cc.gif) (http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/1spudster/media/watching_zpse0a170cc.gif.html)
Title: MAK 2 Star Upgrade - serial #360
Post by: Pappymn on July 25, 2014, 06:49:26 PM
Can I assume they will find another star for you? You look one short. Looking forward to the grand reveal!
Title: Re: MAK 2 Star Upgrade - serial #360
Post by: SmokinKat on July 25, 2014, 06:53:11 PM
Good eye, Pappy--  Actually, in that last photo I was telling Ken and Pete we'd be happy to duct tape another one on for him.  ;) 
Title: Re: MAK 2 Star Upgrade - serial #360
Post by: catinatree on July 25, 2014, 07:10:12 PM
You'r so close to Beaverton, go pick up some horseradish sauce, and then head over to the Tillamook factory for the best ice cream, let alone the cheese !!!!!
Title: Re: MAK 2 Star Upgrade - serial #360
Post by: smoker pete on July 25, 2014, 09:47:04 PM
Quote from: catinatree on July 25, 2014, 07:10:12 PM
You'r so close to Beaverton, go pick up some horseradish sauce, and then head over to the Tillamook factory for the best ice cream, let alone the cheese !!!!!

Been to Tillamook factory a couple of times and yes ... their ice cream and cheese are great!!  I especially like their 3 year aged sharp chedar - melts in your mouth  ;D