Technical Which way does the weather seal face on the trunk of 1950 Ford

I am trying to figure out which way to install the weather seal on the trunk of my 50 ford.

This picture shows the curved part of the seal pointing to the inside of the car.
https://www2.dennis-carpenter.com/in...8A-7043720.pdf

This picture shows the curved part of the seal pointing towards the outside of the car.
https://bobdrake.com/products/1949-5...ZjjHs#images-2

As you can see they each face a different direction. Which one is correct? Thank you

 

Up again for today

 

Your number 2 link**>
is right. The idea of design,is so any flow or PSI from out side,makes it seal more,by adding push to the flap.

 

#2

 

Agreed, #2 is how it should be.

 

Every trunk seal I ever installed I put the curved edge pointing towards the outside of the car. And any originals I replaced were installed that way, regardless of make of the car..

 

Agree with all above. Installed this way will allow air pressure in the trunk to escape more easily when closing the deck lid. It will also help press the seal more tightly to the body to keep out water when rinsing off the car with a hose or going thru a car wash. Think about the way the lip of a seal faces on a rear main or timing cover seal.

 

Don't disagree but why would Carpenter show it opposite way? Guess they need to be ask that question.