Overheating?

[Dilligas]

While installing an electric wiper conversion in my 59 today I also installed a new temperature sending unit as my gauge wasn't working. It seems to be working now but after letting it idle in the driveway the needle is pretty far to the right, not to the dot but pretty close. I don't have a fan shroud, not sure if it came with one, is this normal? The thermostat seems to be opening, plenty of coolant. I assume it should run cooler going down the road.