I can just about remember in the '50s my father - who sold trucks - driving Albion chassis from Glasgow where they were built to Aberdeen for a special body to be fitted. Just a bare chassis - no cab or even windscreen. And no special clothing even in the winter - just layers topped with a greatcoat. Trilby hat and scarf round the face. Being forward control there would have been some heat from the engine and rad. But not a lot, I'd guess. I also remember him saying you ended the journey with few if any lights working due to the vibration - the springs would be solid with no weight on them. Don't think H&S would allow this these days. ;-)
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