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ActionYobbo · 03-12-2025, 12:15 PM

I need a boot for the park brake lever on my 39 truck to cover the slot in the floor where the handle sticks up. There is no screw holes so I assume it never had a boot. I have not found a part listing for it. Any suggestions on what boot will fit?

J Franklin · 03-12-2025, 02:02 PM

I have used the boot supplied for the Model A Ford for other years and makes with success.

Model51 · 03-12-2025, 06:35 PM

Trucks typically had a foam rubber piece around the base of the hand brake lever underneath the transmission cover to fill the gaps. Same with the transmission tower and clutch and brake pedal arms.

I don't have definitive information for 1939 trucks, but have what was installed for 1935 - 1937 trucks which likely is similar. The attached image shows the foam seal around the transmission tower and the one for the parking brake lever. This fit under the transmission cover.

Over time the foam tended to disintegrate and "disappear" so the information I have comes from Ford Engineering drawings and some original parts.

Hope this helps.

ActionYobbo · 03-12-2025, 06:59 PM

Thank you that helps a lot.

petehoovie · 03-12-2025, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Model51

Trucks typically had a foam rubber piece around the base of the hand brake lever underneath the transmission cover to fill the gaps. Same with the transmission tower and clutch and brake pedal arms.

I don't have definitive information for 1939 trucks, but have what was installed for 1935 - 1937 trucks which likely is similar. The attached image shows the foam seal around the transmission tower and the one for the parking brake lever. This fit under the transmission cover.

Over time the foam tended to disintegrate and "disappear" so the information I have comes from Ford Engineering drawings and some original parts.

Hope this helps.

TJ · 03-14-2025, 12:26 PM

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Model51 · 03-14-2025, 02:08 PM

Action Yobbo - Trucks didn't have a boot, so it's up to you to decide.

If you can post or PM me pictures of your transmission cover, I can see if it's similar to the earlier versions. Attached is the transmission cover associated with the foam parts pictures.

petehoovie · 03-14-2025, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Model51

Action Yobbo - Trucks didn't have a boot, so it's up to you to decide.

If you can post or PM me pictures of your transmission cover, I can see if it's similar to the earlier versions. Attached is the transmission cover associated with the foam parts pictures.

ActionYobbo · 03-14-2025, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Model51

Action Yobbo - Trucks didn't have a boot, so it's up to you to decide.

If you can post or PM me pictures of your transmission cover, I can see if it's similar to the earlier versions. Attached is the transmission cover associated with the foam parts pictures.

My transmission cover looks the same as the one in the picture. Thanks

Model51 · 03-14-2025, 04:50 PM

ActionYobbo - If you PM me, I can send you dimensions for the foam parts and where to purchase the correct foam in the correct thickness.

62pan · 03-15-2025, 09:08 AM

Will you please post that info here as I also have a 39 pickup. My fix was a piece of cardboard taped to the cover until I found something better. Your response is much better.

03-12-2025, 12:15 PM	#1
ActionYobbo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 288	Boot for park brake lever 39 truck I need a boot for the park brake lever on my 39 truck to cover the slot in the floor where the handle sticks up. There is no screw holes so I assume it never had a boot. I have not found a part listing for it. Any suggestions on what boot will fit? __________________ I am building a 1939 1 ton express

03-12-2025, 02:02 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,370	Re: Boot for park brake lever 39 truck I have used the boot supplied for the Model A Ford for other years and makes with success.

03-12-2025, 06:59 PM	#4
ActionYobbo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 288	Re: Boot for park brake lever 39 truck Thank you that helps a lot. __________________ I am building a 1939 1 ton express Last edited by ActionYobbo; 03-13-2025 at 07:06 AM. Reason: Scpelling

03-14-2025, 12:26 PM	#6
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: Boot for park brake lever 39 truck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The LOKAR shifter company also makes a nice e-brake boot with a stainless trim piece.

03-14-2025, 04:50 PM	#10
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 777	Re: Boot for park brake lever 39 truck ActionYobbo - If you PM me, I can send you dimensions for the foam parts and where to purchase the correct foam in the correct thickness. __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

03-15-2025, 09:08 AM	#11
62pan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middletown Pa Posts: 397	Re: Boot for park brake lever 39 truck Will you please post that info here as I also have a 39 pickup. My fix was a piece of cardboard taped to the cover until I found something better. Your response is much better.