Mike,

I don't know if they came originally with rubber boots/covers, but they are available:

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-91-Tie-Rod-End-Boots-Polyurethane/productinfo/76-005B/#.VuqkJZMrKdE

I think that Steele Rubber sells a set?

You can barely make out the rubber boot/seal on this reproduction tie-rod-end set.