Your radiator has a year stamped on it if its original. Its on the engine side on the top part.
I just purchase the Jim Carter fitted hoses for 1950 and deal with what I get. The small top one DOES fit, but you have to go thru HELL to get it on. Once it's on the thermostat housing, life is good. The bottom one is too big for the water pump end, but a hose clamp works wonders. I agree it would be nice to have decent fitted hoses. Let us know if you find them. My water pump is a 1953 short shaft and the 235 and 261 inlet for the thermostat is the same from 55-62. Maybe earlier too, but not sure.
