[texstar99]

What is the direction of the Lemans gas cap placement? Which way does the hinge and the release point . I've seen it many different ways.

 

[Michael Everson]

My hinge is facing forward. I am not sure if there is any correct way. I just figured if it was left open it would not whip open at speed.

 

[RacingRob]

My hinge faces towards the trunk. There's no wrong way, just make sure it doesn't hit the body when you open it.
RR

 

[gratz]

Anyway you want!!

Mine is actually on about a 45 degree angle

Gratz

 

[forrest1]

Put the hinge on the left side, the latch on the right, as you face forward. This way it cannot hit the body when you (or someone else ) pop it open.

Forrest

 

[ffroggy]

You can face it any direction, the originals face different ways. Any way you orient it, you can prevent it from hitting the body if you put a little stick on rubber stop underneath the cap edge so the hinge doesn't travel quite so far.

 

[kobrak]

If you're going for the authentic 427 look, then I believe I've read it's supposed to be hinge to the back. Makes no sense, but that's how they were.