For those who feel there is no reason to deviate from the very well done mechanicals of the time, an electric fan is blasphemy. The mechanical fan works perfectly and honors the era the truck was made. Others may say why fix whats not broke. If you are putting AC in the truck that's another thing.
Once you have this initial problem figured out, you will feel just fine with the mechanical fan. I was there once. Trust Dave to help you with getting over the hump. You will be glad you did.
My 1959 261 with Daves water pump plate and the corresponding water pump works perfectly. No changing where the radiator sits, no worries about fan clearance, nothing. Hope this helps!
