Rear Brake illustration - car is same as small truck in your year (see second link)

Parking Brake Parts

Group 5.149 Parking Brake Lever : 1946-1950 Passenger & 1/2 ton Truck
Group 5.150 Parking Brake Extension-Strut : 1946-1950 Passenger & 1/2 ton Truck

Both parts were used for 5 years in cars and small trucks.

Put that information in your Parts Wanted Ad.
There should be people who swapped out those parts - for "upgraded"/new-style rear brakes and/or rear-end?