These X braced radiator supports were designed to withstand the road conditions of the time. Horrific would be an accurate description for the roads in the '50s.
Hauling lawn furniture to car events on paved roads will not cause your X delete radiator shroud to crush your radiator.
If you plan on picking up hay bails out of the field where there are numerous hand dug ditches, then you might need to put some X braces in.
