Russ,
I haven't taken the time to comment on yours. My son & daughter had Prom last night so I have been busy with the preparations. Just wanted to say you are so lucky to have those old photos. i have some my mother kept & got them after she passed away. Your result came out really nice. If you want to you can change those prongs out for something else or paint them black to match.
About the suit there is always photoshop....find an expensive one on the internet & photoshop it on
Your B&W photo looks like Magnum, PI or a young Nick Nolte.......
Also a nice photo of you & your wife.
Christell