I do like it. The reason I wanted everyone's opinion was because I dont know if it puts off the wanna be big rig feel. Thats why I didnt want to mount it on the hood.

 

If you look close in the picture, you can see that I have a little Mack bull dog as my key chain. I think Im gonna drive it for a bit with the bull dog shifter and see how I like it. If I dont like the feel, I might see if i can incorporate the bulldog elsewhere.

 

Now I see the keychain - that is a nice touch.
I have seen those Mack dogs attached to receiver hitch plugs and thought they were cool to look at if you stuck behind them in traffic.

 

Cool............

 

Not for me, but really if you like it that is all that matters. I would save that for if I was building a Mack rat rod. I put the traditional Hurst white ball shift **** in mine, throwback to my muscle cars. White hurst shifter ball back in the day meant you had the good stuff! Plus while driving the F1 tonight in traffic I realized how many shifts I make with the 4:10 rear gear, I dont think my hand could take an uncomfortable handle. Give it a shot.

 

Ya know I I am glad you asked ( I did notice the key ring before you said it) but the think is with these trucks is "What do you like"

 

I think it shows personality and is cool. If weight is an issue could you or someone with access to machining tools hollow out some of the un needed metal. Done properly I don't think an opening on the dogs belly would look bad at all. I say go for it. I mean you could always take it off for the "Pebble Beach" shows if your worried about loosing a couple of points, right!

 

Well, it's settled, Nick. "Cool" is winning 11 to 10!

 

I say cool!