Rear wheel well tabs

Restoring my 70 Duster and was wondering how the 4 tabs on the outer rear wheel well housing lip should get positioned, or bent. My 70 Duster has them pointing in towards the center of the car. Seems more logical that they should have been bent up to get them completely out of the way. Wondering what others have found on their cars. Trivial item I know, but details fascinate me. Thanks.

Brian