For reference,
The 2 pics with the truck in red primer show the OEM Dakota radiator mounted in the truck. The both top corners of that radiator barely cleared the hood sides when they were closed. By barely, it means I couldn't get my little pinky finger between the hood and the radiator. These pictures also show how the hood opens with the center part not opening. The corners on the hood near the edges of the radiator are curved in 2 directions, side to side, and back to front.

The two pic with the truck painted blue show that 70s recovery tank sitting in the hole upright. If it was turned on its side it was taller. The pictures are not at the same angle, but close enough to see the problem.