Oklahoma border
circa 1970
by Uncle Michael

Let's go on a roadtrip

QUOTE: Take a JOURNEY

Oklahoma is a state in the South Central region of the United States, bordered by Texas on the south and west, Kansas on the north, Missouri on the northeast, Arkansas on the east, New Mexico on the west, and Colorado on the northwest.

A Quick Guide to Mack Truck Bulldog Hood Ornament Collecting

Founded in 1900, the Mack truck did not feature its bulldog until 1921, originally as a side emblem. The hood ornament came about in 1932, designed by the company’s chief engineer, Alfred F. Masury. Since that time, the English bulldog named “Mack” has become one of the most collectible hood ornaments with the company creating an entire line of collectibles based on it.

Types of Mack bulldog ornaments
You will find numerous new and preowned Mack the bulldog items for sale on eBay, including replacement hood ornaments, paperweights, magnets, key chains, and more. The hood ornaments themselves vary in material. Some come in nickel-plated brass, while others come in chrome, polished chrome, or gold chrome. The firm also issued some hood ornaments for hot rods in brushed gold. You can get inexpensive side emblems, too. Its paperweights typically come in stone while lapel pins come in gold. You can find foam magnets and stress toys as well.

Why does Mack look different on some items?
The canine goes through many variations on these ornaments, including wearing small helmets, construction and fireman uniforms, and a Superman-style red cape. Although the outfits differ, a search for “Mack bulldog hood ornament 87931” brings up each of them because the 87931 refers to the design patent number under which the Mack bulldog ornament is registered.

How does the new Mack Bulldog hood ornament differ from the original?
Many people purchase the hood ornament to collect. The most collectible of the Mack hood ornaments, the original, appeared on the front of the Mack AB. The originals are nearing the age to be considered antiques. Look for the following differences to determine the time period of an ornament if the owner hasn't listed its year of issue:

Ears versus tail: The original design had longer ears and a longer tail than the new bulldog. The dog ornament had its ears and tail trimmed in 1979 when Mack trucks updated its logo.

Surface: The current ornament features a smoother surface.

Bottom: The bottom of the actual hood ornament went through a change too. The function of the original was as a cover for exposed radiator caps that attached to the cap. Once the truck design moved the radiator under the vehicle’s body panels, the bulldog moved to the hood and served as an ornament that doubled as a handle. This means that the bottom of the two types of Mack truck hood ornament differs.

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