Early 50's Chevy+airbags+front shocks

What on earth do you guys use or do lol. Can't seem to figure out room where to mount a shock that won't hit the tire or tie rod?

 

mine is a 54 and the shock is behind the A arm and it does not hit, but I see you have the steering box back there.
mount the lower part of the shock to the top of the bottom A arm, that will pull it in an inch or 2.

 

shouldn't the shock be turned over as well so water doesn't get into the chamber as easy?

 

Hmmmm... no. I crack me up. Most of the shocks I see are mounted that way, I see a lot of shocks. Especially the stem mounting styles. Now gas shocks can be mounted upside down, which is what you are suggesting. But older oil filled shocks shouldn't be.