Grille Question

[John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>]

Hi again,   While preparing the 6 to go to the paint stripper, I noticed 
the the area around and behind the grille is painted matte black.  I 
know Ive seen cars with this area painted body color and was wondering 
which is correct so I can decide how it should be painted.  I plan on 
taking lots of pictures before it gets stripped, but need to know what 
to tell the painter.  The color now is BRG but was brown originally. 
 Any insight would really be appreciated.    TIA.   John Mitchell  76 TR6