jbinwa,
I did what I.B. mentioned on moving the straps.
It gets you two things; clearence and the abilty to lower the radiator 2-3 inches getting it more centered on the fan.
If you decide to go this route you'll take a Mapp gas torch and heat the straps that are rap-attached to the radiator to melt the solder and allow the assembly to fall away. Mark top and bottom left and right for reassembly. Next drill out all the spot welds with a large enough diameter bit. This will free the L-shaped brackets from the rediator straps.
At this point you can clamp the L-brackets as much as an inch towards the motor on the straps and 2-3 inches hiher on the straps. There should be a paint line on the brackets to use as a guide to maintain the proper angle of the radiator.(Drill new holes for mounting into the radiator mounting bracket to offset the raising of the brackets). A welding shop can then re-spot weld the L-brackets. This will move your radiator foward and lower. The dimensions above are only a guide. Trial fit and measure before clamping.
Once re-spot welded you can re-attach the straps to the radiator by tinting the metal with solder both sides. Clamp to radiator and torch to te-attach.
Hope this helps.
-jeff
