Unexpected Clearance Issue

Well I ran into an unexpected issue today I didnt plan on. I dont have room between the radiator and water pump for my electric fan to fit in. I am working on a 66 Dart that originally was a 273/Automtic. I changed engines to a 360 stroked to a 408 and I am using the schumacher conversion mounts. Now the one change I did make was to go with a high volume water pump from NAPA. This changed the discharge outlet from the drivers side to the passenger side. So my radiator had to change as well. I am using a 3 row radiator from Champion and was planning on their shroud and electric fan set up. Its a nice fit on the radiator but today I went to fit everything together and discovered there is only 1 1/2" between the water pump and radiator and the electric fan wont clear. I would need to gain about 2 full inches in order to mount the fan on the engine compartment side of the radiator. I dont see anything allowing that much gain so Im thinking mounting the fan in front of the radiator and using it as a push fan. Its not what I really want to do but I dont see any other way. My question would be has anyone else ran into this problem? and second what are your thoughts about doing a push fan setup instead of the fan pulling air thru? Any other suggestions? I am attaching some photos. Any suggestions are welcomed.
By the way, I am going to have to drop the Radiator about 3/4" for the hood the close without being to close to hitting.
Rod
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