For many people, the attraction of treating a dusty and dirty barn find to a thorough clean can be an attractive proposition. That would seem to be the case with this 1986 Chevrolet Silverado Long Bed. Below the dust and dirt hides a pickup that appears to be in respectable condition. So, if a bit of good old-fashioned cleaning sounds like fun to you, then you will find the Pickup located in Dawsonville, Georgia, and listed for sale here on craigslist. The owner is asking $9,000 for this classic. I have to say thank you to Barn Finder Ikey H for spotting this beauty for us.

It isn’t clear how long the Silverado Long Bed had been sitting in the barn, but I suspect that it might not have been that long. The layer of dust that is covering the vehicle isn’t that heavy. Delving below the dust, the Midnight Blue/Light Blue Metallic paint combination appears to be in relatively decent condition. I suspect that a wash and polish might have the Pickup presenting well. There is no rust present in the vehicle, with the cab corners, bed, and tailgate, all looking clean. The Chevy is fitted with tinted glass, and I can’t spot any problems with that. It would appear that the same is true of the trim and chrome.

Under the hood of the C-10 is a V8, and I think it might be the 305ci version. If so, it would produce 165hp and a respectable 240 ft/lbs of torque. This is backed by an automatic transmission, while the Pickup also features power steering and power brakes. It seems that the owner hasn’t done a lot to the vehicle mechanically since it came out of storage. However, he has dropped in a new battery, and the Chevy kicked straight back into life. It is said to run nicely, but it will need a thorough check before it is considered roadworthy. The only thing that worries me is the significant coolant stain that is visible on the radiator. It may be the result of nothing more than a longterm minor leak, but I would want to get to the bottom of it. Otherwise, a thorough clean should make a world of difference to the presentation of the engine bay.

The “break out the cleaning products” theme continues inside the Silverado. The owner describes the interior condition as perfect, and it seems that he might not be too far off the mark. It is dirty, there’s no denying that. Below that dirt is trim and upholstery that seems to be in good condition. There is no significant wear on the carpet, the upholstery on the seats and door trims look good, and there are no cracks or splits in the dash or pad. A deep clean might not make it perfect, but it will almost certainly leave the interior looking extremely presentable. There are no aftermarket additions, but there are a few excellent comfort features. The air conditioning is said to blow ice-cold, while cruise and an AM/FM radio should help to make life pleasant on the road.

There is something quite therapeutic about cleaning a dirty vehicle, and the result of hours of hard labor can be extremely rewarding. That is what this Silverado would seem to be offering its next owner. If you wander out today in search of a 1986 Chevrolet Silverado Long Bed, you will struggle to find anything respectable for under $15,000. This one is well below that sort of figure, and it would seem to need little more than some elbow grease to have it presenting well. If it hasn’t been sitting for years, its mechanical needs could also be minimal. That has to make it a Pickup that is worth a closer look.