Dodge Challenger sitting in barn for over 30 years is hiding a very big problem inside
- This car detailer found something scary inside this Dodge Challenger
- The 1974 barn find had been sitting in a barn for 30 years
- With spider webs outside, there was something more shocking within
Published on Oct 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Oct 11, 2024 at 5:58 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
We’ve now entered spooky season, so it’s fitting that this car detailer and content creator was still a little terrified by what he found inside this Dodge Challenger barn find.
The 1974 Dodge Challenger had been sitting in a barn for 30 years.
The exterior was covered in eerie spider webs as well as dirt, and bird droppings.
However, it was what was found inside that gave the team a fright.
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The Dodg Challenger barn find
The iconic American car was brought in for a thorough cleaning by The Detail Geek ahead of a restoration.
The usual spiders webs, dirts and bird droppings covering the exterior were to be expected.
They began by applying an all-purpose cleaner and degreaser on the upper half of the car, where most of the dirt had accumulated.
Special attention was given to the trunk lid and rear glass, which were heavily covered in bird poop.
However it was a mouse nest hiding under the passenger seat in the cabin was a little more perturbing.
Not a problem for these experts who – after removing the seats – gave the interior a thorough cleanse.
Despite the carpets and seats being worn, they were soon pristine again.
After cleaning, the exterior was treated with a synthetic paint sealant, making the paintwork shine as if it had just driven off the showroom forecourt.
As a finishing touch, the chrome bumpers were polished, restoring their shine and detailer and a clay bar were used to buff any embedded contaminants from the paint.
What’s next?
The owner was thrilled with the 10-hour transformation.
“It looks brand new,” he enthused.
“It was in pretty good shape under there.”
He was excited to continue the restoration, swapping the engine and getting the car back on the road.
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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
