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2/20/19:After discovering the butchery that was performed to accommodate the longer water pump, I looked for possible solutions to remedy the issue and return the truck close to it’s original condition.

The water pump sticks out further then the 216 did so your unable to mount the radiator in it’s original position. It is also lower by about 3”, so the fan is not centered. Apparently, the owner during the 216 to 235 swap decided to move the radiator to the front of the radiator support to gain fan clearance. In order to accomplish this, the lower splash pan was cut and the hood latch panel in front of the radiator was cut and bent down to provide the required clearance.

The solution, I found in this forum. “Pre ‘68 Dave” sells a water pump relocation plate that utilizes the original water pump and the original fan from a 216. The harmonic balancer must be replaced with one from a 216, in addition to the alternator pulley and the fan belt to 5/8”. This will enable me to return the radiator back to it original position. At that point I will be able the fix or replace the modified splash pan and hood latch panel. This is definitely a future project, but in the meantime, I’d like to get her running.