does any one know where i could get some old acrylic(i think that is what he called it.. may laquer or something) paint for my 82, the original color. body man say they dont make it like that any more, but i figured one of you could steer me ion the right direction.

Acrylic enamel?? Is that what your looking for? Thats what I used on mine last year. I got it from my local NAPA.

It's not easy to find and a lot of body guys will tell you that it's not available, but I've got a gallon of RM acrylic lacquer in the garage that I bought about a year ago. You can also buy computer matched lacquer colors at some places. Call every local auto body supply that you can find to see if what you want is available. Same goes for acrylic enamel. Not everybody wants to paint with water or clearcoats. A lot of the body shops are set up to mix their own paints and will tell you that nothing is available other than what they sell. The manufacturers can also provide you with formulas for old original colors in current products. A few years ago, a factory rep got me mix codes for 56 and 57 Studebaker colors. They even had original color chips. Keep looking. Good Luck.

thanks alot guys, but dont think i have to worry about it for a while any more. every time i think about paint something else pops up, now i have two 350's that are mine for under 200 ea. so think ill go that way first... its a long road to getting a car like you want it, and i just hope i get there before something happens...

Acrylic enamel has get to be one of the best paints out now. I just started putting together another 350.