no, factory electric temp gauges didn't start until the 56 models, but there are vendors [sorry, don't have any links] that do have electric to fit the AD's .... good on the new rad shop, long established places should know how to properly evaluate the old rad, if they don't leak and will stand a 4# pressure cap [or 7# max], they should work fine, if there appears to be any restriction, removing the tanks and rodding out will take care of it
Bill
