Only mod from original is that I have added an A/C condenser but it is not connected - just sitting in place in front of the radiator.
Remove it and with the engine running and warm, gingerly put the palm of your hand onto the front surface of the radiator. If it is cooler towards the center of the core, you have a blocked radiator.
If you plan AC in the future, you will need to go with at least the fan, radiator size, fan clutch, shroud (if so equipped) of an AC equipped BIRD of the period.
Make sure your GEN belt is tightened to spec and in good condition as a slipping drive belt will allow the water pump and fan to slip @ speed/load.
The suggestion of a collapsing lower radiator hose is very important as cheap off-shore hoses now are made from very flimsy materials. It should also have an expander coil spring to prevent it from collapsing at hard pull. The springs are available separately. Make sure it is SS or galvanized at best as they will dissolve over time if the coolant is not serviced frequently.
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