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Not sure what you guys are seeing that I'm missing, but that hose is in the correct location for a 1FZ - upper left corner of the radiator. You're looking at the edge of the battery box, which is on the vehicle's left side. That should help you orient.
If you have a dent like that, I'd consider using JB Weld which is a high quality epoxy despite it's sort of hillbilly references over the years. I have a high end carbon fiber bike and a water bottle boss came loose and the factory suggested JB Weld as their choice. What you'll do is simply fill the groove(s) caused by the dent, let it cure overnight and gently use a file and sandpaper to blend the edges so you have a nice round surface for the clamps to apply even hose pressure. Then, spray it with paint to seal any micropores and repeat this again before letting it cure and then you're done. No need to remove the radiator unless it's in an unfortunate spot you can't work with in situ.
You absolutely must have a round surface for the hose to seal. The hose clamp won't apply MORE pressure to one spot with the dent. In fact, the opposite - it will obviously be less pressure where the dent is and that's your seep. Also you are a bad boy for using Prestone Green and your 80 is showing you it is not happy by doing this.....
DougM
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