Originally Posted by FBinNY

Yes, but I can't see it in the photo, and can't use it as a guide to help identify what may be wrong.

Again, so you can draw your own conclusions. The bolt should not be horizontal or perpendicular to the steering axis, it should be perpendicular to the fork's face, or tilted down about 17° from the steering axis. So if the nut is on and it's the same height in back and front the fork is drilled wrong. (unless it's of some sort of unique design).