I had this radiator in my '47 when I was running a GMC 228. The front-end sheet was modified by the PO to make the radiator fit. Here's a picture with my 1955 235 in the '47 with the old radiator with a trans cooler. Obviously, the fan wouldn't fit. Here's a picture of the standard radiator with the fan installed. I believe the larger radiator is for use with a V-8 which is a shorter engine.