The park brake foam doesn't completely seal on mine so the boot is essential. I'm even considering a fancy leather boot for a better seal. Any heat you can keep out of the cab in summer is money well spent, I think. However in winter the air leaks do augment the heater once things warm up.


1951 3800 1-ton
"Earning its keep from the get-go"
In the DITY Gallery
1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.