10-4 Magazine September 2023

78 10-4 Magazine / September 2023 it was a very limited production for both models. The Elite package included a black engine, a bright finished gold Bulldog, a Cobra LTD remote CB,Alpine stereo system, Bulldog embossed Alcoa wheels, dual heated MotoMirrors, power windows and air locks, a 60-inch high rise bunk, and an exclusive warranty package, plus so much more. The iconic Bulldog you see riding on the hood of every Mack Truck was patented as an automobile radiator cap on October 11, 1932. The famous Bulldog has received a few changes over the years, notably its ears and tail, but it remains the symbol of Mack Trucks to this day. Doug started with the museum in 1996 as a volunteer and in 2015 he became the curator of themuseum. He has always loved trucks and Macks are his favorite. Mack Trucks, Inc. has records dating back to nearly the beginning of Mack’s existence in 1900 at the museum. The museum is staffed by volunteers from the Antique Truck Club of America (ATCA) that help restore and maintain trucks that are owned by the museum. The Mack Experience and Museum should be on your bucket list, and if you ever get the chance to visit, don’t pass it up – it is a very cool place, whether you are a Mack truck fan or not. John and I would like to thank Doug for the “Elite” Mack experience that we will never forget. It gave both of us a new perspective of these awesome older Macks, and a genuine respect for these classy and rugged trucks. Happy 30th anniversary to everyone at 10-4 Magazine. John and I are both so glad we could participate in this fun edition and contribute a feature about a unique truck from 1993 to help celebrate this momentous milestone. n