Marcel67 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Ok here my question, sleepwalker ask me this. I have a e9 engine Mack transmission, Mack axles but newsy air suspension. Is this why I do not have a gold dog! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I would guess that would be a gold dog truck, as that would be a "pedigree drivetrain", but your suspension comment has me wondering..........hmmmmmm Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yup me and sleepwalker as we'll. it should be a gold dog to me! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TozziWelding Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 My buddies CH has Mack EVERYTHING.....gold bulldog Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted April 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2014 You have a chrome dog because in 1993,Mack hadn't brought the gold Bulldog out of retirement yet,The gold dog started with the introduction of the Maxidyne engine,all Maxidyne powered Macks had gold Bulldogs 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Ahaaaa mystery resolved thanks superdog. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted April 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hit wrong button,didn't get to finish.All Maxidynes were painted gold until Mack had to quit using the gold engine paint in late '79 but continued with the gold dog signifying Maxidyne power until '81 when the Econodyne engines began production. Then all Macks had chrome dogs again until the Elite package CH and CL trucks had gold dogs again,roughly '93 or so. Then about a year or so later Mack brought back the gold dog to signify an all Mack pedigree drivetrain and continues to do so . 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 If it is my personal truck, it will have a gold dog, or I don't roll! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Could I get a gold dog and put it on? Or will that look sleazy? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 My "73 R795 has a Maxidyne V8,chrome dog.Truck is ALL Mack and came from the original owner. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldemond Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 where i work we have an 07 granite it has a mack engine, mack trans, mack rear ends and even camel back suspension. They have owned it since new and it has never had a gold bulldog. I've always wondered why that would be Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hmmm we should go for the gold dog than! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I hear ya Marcel my 89 sl is the same all mack except Henderickson pad suspension Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Donohue Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 My 1996 CH 613 was all Mack front to back with the gold dog , recently purchased 2001 100th anniversary has the gold dog , but the bogus trans & rears Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hit wrong button,didn't get to finish.All Maxidynes were painted gold until Mack had to quit using the gold engine paint in late '79 but continued with the gold dog signifying Maxidyne power until '81 when the Econodyne engines began production. Then all Macks had chrome dogs again until the Elite package CH and CL trucks had gold dogs again,roughly '93 or so. Then about a year or so later Mack brought back the gold dog to signify an all Mack pedigree drivetrain and continues to do so .to my understanding I am probebly wrong only Mack Maxidynes had gold dogs in Australia and only for the first few years of the Maxidyne run just show something different. My 81 R model has all Mack running gear with a Maxidyne motor but no gold dogs as most dont here at all except for the later model CH onwards I thinkPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Gold Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 My 92 MH is ALL MACK and came with a chrome dog. Mike Superdog is correct, the gold dog was retired. I put a gold dog on my MH. Here is the link...http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/28074-bulldog-removal/ Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 My 83 Cruiseliner is like your MH. All Mack except the air susp. Chrome bulldog here. Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I've got a gold dog on my '01...Mack engine/trans/rears, but air ride suspension. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Doctor Jr. Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Suspension is what makes a chrome one even in the older models. All Mack EVERYTHING IS GOLD DOG! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Doctor Jr. Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I'm am definitely not sure if they did away with it. I'm sure they have by now. Especially with Volvo owning them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 My 01' !00TH anniversary edition is a gold bulldog,it's about as Mack as it can be for a newer truck!............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Could I get a gold dog and put it on? Or will that look sleazy?Put int on if you want, it's your dog. . . We'll never tell as long a the Winfall Wimmin and the Virginia Gentleman keeps arriving...... Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Mikes got the idea problem is Mack was weird about the gold dogs in the 90's-2000's, my 93 CH had the gold dog but my 04 Granite did not, both all Mack, more so on the Granite really (camelback versus Hendrickson air ride,labelled mack). I have been thru this a few times, my 84 Superliner had a gold dog, a buddy's mid 90's RD also had one but others did not. A Mack corporate guru told me the reason the Granite didn't have it in 04 was that no Granite had a gold dog, shortly after a friend got one and bam gold on the hood. No real rhime or reason to it. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheeler73 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 They still come with the gold bulldog if they have all Mack components. That is one thing Volvo did not kill yet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35557-when-should-you-have-a-gold-dog/#findComment-243901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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