The face backward becuse they went on some year very.
The "Tri-Power was viewed from front to back as the hood opens the other way. So you were looking at it the opposite than on our cars.
Or so I heard and read. Could be an old wife's tale.
More of me wanting to know how they were since my research shows them like Jim's. And all over the place claims that theirs came other ways. So just wondered since it is an after market part if anyone could support otherwise. Even one post at Abodiesonly saying one was orange.
I may or may not polish the ribs and sides as it is not like I am doing a restoration.
I sold my numbered carbs and intake and have 2 after market ones. Mopar Performance and a Edlebrock.