Aluminum Radiator Modification Question

[cheapthrillz]

So the lower radiator hose on the Galaxie is turning into a packaging nightmare.... flexible rubber hoses aren't flexible enough, flexible stainless hoses from companies like spectre are all too long, can't find a stock hose that will will fit or can be modified to fit etc etc. The problem is, the lower outlet come out of the radiator and is angle upwards (not quite 45* up). So my question is, can I just cut the lower outlet off and flip it over so that it is angling down? This would make the stock hose fit, but would it hurt the flow characteristics of the cooling system? I just don't want to start hacking away with adverse consequences....