There isn't much more I can add to what Dave said. Beautiful work on your builds, gentlemen. I too look forward to your next projects.
As far as nostalgia, the company I drive for has a restored late-fifties Mack and 32ft round-nose trailer that they drive in parades, car shows, and what not. It has two shifters, a steering wheel the size of a quarry truck wheel, no power steering, and a primitive braking system. I couldn't imagine trying to wheel that badboy around on a daily basis in addition to pedaling the boxes in the back. We do have it easier with power everything, cruise control, and consistent climate control in the cab (I remember the R model Mack I drove, hot in the summer, cold in the winter ). I do like the time period it represents and wish at times things were like that again. Plus, that Mack would look just killer sitting in my driveway :-).
Cheers,
Albert