Humongous abandoned Chevy monster truck is so dusty after 12 years in a barn the color is unrecognizable
- This Chevy 2500HD monster truck hasn’t been detailed in 12 years
- It’s discovered covered in barn dirt and debris
- The layer of dust is so thick it’s unrecognizable
Published on Oct 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Oct 11, 2024 at 5:58 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This massive Chevy 2500HD truck barn find had been abandoned for 12 years.
As well as a non-functional transmission, it’s covered in such a thick coat of dust that it’s completely unrecognizable.
In fact, its finish beneath is, at first, a total mystery.
However, a team of detailers and content creators are able to bring it back to its former glory in a seriously satisfying restoration.
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The abandoned Chevy barn find
Discovered covered in barn dirt and debris, this Chevy 2500HD monster truck hasn’t been detailed in years.
Lifted 13 inches with 38-inch wheels, the barn find had been abandoned – and unwashed – for 12 years.
It’s covered in dust to the point of being unrecognizable and is entirely non-operational dueto a transmission issue to the point where they struggle to push it out of the barn.
The restoration process
The restoration begins by clearing debris from under the Chevy and giving the exterior a detailed pressure wash.
The team’s focus is on pressure-washing the body and meticulously cleaning the heavily dirt-caked wheels and undercarriage.
This satisfying wash is followed by a clay bar and polishing.
On the inside, the interior is vacuumed with the carpets removed, degreased to remove stains, and given a full detail including mold removal.
As a cherry on top, the team polishes the paint, cleans the chrome, dresses the tires, and seals the truck to make it truly shine.
Once it’s looking good, the WD Detailing team decides to repair the truck’s transmission and get it back on the road.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
