69 barracuda question on paint scheme

On a 69 barracuda is the radiator support supposed to be painted body color behind the front grill or is it supposed to be painted black? I'm in the process of taking apart my 69 vert and i noticed that behind the grill it was painted black and wanted to know if that is the way it came from the factory.

Pat Faley
67 NB 69 Rag top
Peoria IL