The radiator itself has a slanted bracket that is closer at the top graduating to further at the bottom. It mounts to the outside of the engine side of the radiator bracket. You can see the graduation here sorta. I wish I had a side view.

http://devestechnet.com/Images/Restorations/1950B/D50b00433lg.jpg

Here is one showing how its mounted:

http://devestechnet.com/Images/Restorations/1950B/D50b00491lg.jpg

The other side:

http://devestechnet.com/Images/Restorations/1950B/D50b00492lg.jpg

Look carefully at where the engine is mounted, where the radiator bracket is mounted, etc. Maybe there is a clue in here somewhere.

With the proper water pump and 216 fan, there is no worry about it being too close. Good luck!

Deve

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