Cluth Pedal Linkage to Z-Bar

I'm getting ready to install the Z-Bar and linkages on my '68 Dart 340, 4 spd. The clutch pedal linkage that goes through the firewall has a short crook in it on the engine bay end. Since I don't yet have the Z-Bar in place, does that crook go toward the clutch or does it go toward the fender?

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In the image above, this is the correct orientation.

When I install my Z-Bay, I preinstall both ball pivots (all greased up) and fish it up into place. I usually have the one bolt on the bell that the slot on the bracket fits into. I then but the other bolt on the bracket then the nut and washer.

Are you running headers?