Chassis Swap C10 To 700HP AWD ESCALADE!?!? Complete Chassis Modifications!!- (Rustomod Garage Ep.15)

[@teganmatthews6425]

I need all these videos like yesterday 😅😅

[@Rustomod]

Every Friday!

[@Brandon_obs_ls]

@@Rustomodcould u make shorter control arms ?

[@DragonRandy1]

WOW, you made a lot of changes, on my swap I am on a no-money budget, LOL yesterday my 17-year-old daughter and I took off the 66 Chevy Step-side cab and front end together with a Ford backhoe tractor and placed it on a 2000 Cadillac Escalade chassis with the 5.7 Vortec, used a 4-point lift two straps to the front and one through the cab door openings, the hardest part was the alinement with the frame, used for stands on the 66 assembly and squared it to the frame. The cab frame mounts on the 66 cab line up with the frame within 1 of center in on each side of the 2000 Cadillac Escalade chassis frame rails. The front end is where I see I am going to have to do some modifications as they are a lot narrower. I was worried about the steering driveshaft alignment until I saw your solution was a "knuckle" I will be contacting you on that for sure, also the bed mounting solutions were great to see, my problem is I have a long step bed and I am going to have to shorten it to the present wheelbase, the spacers you made for the rear fenders looks expensive, I am thinking maybe offset wheel rims may be the solution for my build.

[@Rustomod]

Nice! Sounds good!

[@jeffkohnzart]

Started down this road a few years ago with my 68 C20, sitting on an 04 Denali SWB chassis. Still mocking up the cab mounts where I want them, to sit the body as close to the frame as possible. I then found this video, and you did *exactly* as I had planned out to do mine. Thanks for the info, helps my OCD-like brain with completing the project.

[@Rustomod]

Awesome

[@motocrosscrack]

So glad I found this video... Getting ready to mate a 62 Chevy short bed on to a 2007 Cadillac Escalade... This pumps me up LOL Great job.

[@Rustomod]

Awesome!!

[@chadpoche3478]

I'm so glad to find out that the Escalade rolling chassis fits so easily, I have a 1970 C10 short bed fleetside truck And was about to spend a fortune getting a Fabtech or other companies that make them for $13k and up. Thanks for the info.

[@Rustomod]

Absolutely glad it helps!

[@AMCguy]

The "action line" pickups are my favorite all time Chevy pickup. Ive always wanted one. Cool Vid!

[@Rustomod]

Awesome thanks for watching!

[@paward4]

I have a 1955 Chevy pickup 2nd series that I have been wondering how to put a Cadillac Escalade AWD under it?! You have DONE IT!! !!! Subscribed !!!

[@Rustomod]

Awesome

[@craigcaggiano431]

Nice going … with this build and explanation of how you put this together

[@Rustomod]

Thanks!

[@rodneymcghee3683]

Nice!!!! I am building a 58 Apache and want to put the 58 body on a 2011 Escalade frame. I think the width will be the biggest issue.

[@Rustomod]

Could be i know the older trucks are narrow but i think it should work still.

[@kennithosborne1159]

Did have any luck?

[@superpysa1123]

Awesome video man you inspire us who have C10 projects

[@Rustomod]

I hope so! Thank you!

[@osielgarcia8674]

I recommend IHC they make great upper and lower control arms for that frame and maybe QA1 coils might help u great truck the idea is badass

[@Rustomod]

Later on we actually installed control arms in a more recent video! I’ll have to talk to qa1 to see what they have that would work

[@osielgarcia8674]

@Rustomod I would highly recommend there double adjustable coil over for sure the ability to set them up buy simply turning to nobs is amazing and great quality for sure and especially going on all wheel drive c10 I'll be happy to pick up my c10 this year and hopefully start working on it

[@dekebell3307]

Great swap and videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@Rustomod]

Thanks ! I

[@LuckyDevilism]

excelente explanation of the build thank you and awesome truck

[@g35tew]

Great info dude!!! I was wondering if the frame of the cab was the same width as the escalade frame and you explained it perfectly. Now you've got me curious about the width of a fleet side bed 🤔

[@Rustomod]

Glad it helped

[@danieljoseph2510]

Legit build… I’m trying a Tahoe frame to a 1965.. can you recommend a steering column?? And I wondered if there is a need to remove ABS box and splice lines or just leave it??? Thx.. props from Phx AZ

[@Rustomod]

I think you can leave it might be a good idea to remove it just to not cause any issues I’m using the motion raceworks steering column

[@danieljoseph2510]

Thx man!!

[@shanewood9517]

Way cool!! I can’t wait for the next video! I was just planning a similar swap!

[@Rustomod]

Hopefully this video can help!

[@jasonhill390]

Nice job dude! Digging it 👍

[@Rustomod]

Thanks !

[@goldenrepairs728]

Nice truck just bout a 72 c10 step side still deciding wat engine combo to go for

[@Rustomod]

Nice!

[@angelloza2038]

Love the video🔥, what chassis donor would you use for a 74 crew cab short bed.

[@Rustomod]

Probably a duramax

[@cliff4769]

Dude! Love the Punisher Q! WWG1WGA!

[@Big_dun]

thanks for the videos keep them coming

[@javiergonzalez6298]

Hey Man Awesome build ! You've really inspired me to undertake this project for my 1970 c10. Question Do you have issues with your front tires rubbing ? what size rims and tires are you using? Thanks in advance!

[@Rustomod]

This truck has the GM Transport wheels on them they are 22x9.5 they rub slightly in the front but not too bad for how low it is.

[@javiergonzalez6298]

What tire size ?

[@chrisharnetiaux4823]

Awesome video! You did a great job of explaining everything. Working on putting a 72 c10 on my 2002 Denali frame right now. How far is it lowered?

[@Rustomod]

It’s gotta be 4-5 inches I think

[@chrisharnetiaux4823]

OK, thank you. That helps a lot.

[@AA.Racing]

I watched this video and the next day started ripping my yukonxl apart for my 55 chevy pickup.... also what coilovers are those off of so I know what o es to buy

[@Rustomod]

Wow awesome! The coilovers are maxpeedingrod Tahoe coilovers

[@joshuascales7475]

What rubber isolators did you guys run? And how thick? Any pics of the spacers you made for the bed sides?

[@Rustomod]

We cut out 3/8th thick spacers for the front out of a sheet of rubber. I can go over the bed mounts more in the cab/bed video on Friday.

[@JohnRodman-kd7es]

Do you have video for how the engine wiring went

[@scottyjones5992]

Can you please tell me what rear coil over spring you used? I have a 05 Yukon Denali, I am wanting to delete the rear spring and put a coil over in the shock location like you did. Did it affect anything deleting the rear spring? I have a 69 C10 going on it! Thanks

[@Rustomod]

I used an old maxpeedingrod kit I don’t think they sell it now but I think I saw somewhere qa1 might sell a kit for it now

[@scottyjones5992]

@@Rustomod ok thank you for the update!

[@love4qatar]

great job… I’m working on the same SWAP it’s a 69’ C10 on an a escalade 2007, grate to know on how you widened the rear fenders but didn’t get how to deal with front as I’m ganna use the same 20” wheels of the escalade. Will that work? or do I need the get a different set of wheels.

[@Rustomod]

That should definitely work! I just got some front control arms to help with the camber so I will make a video on that when I install them

[@remixdan17]

So with rear coilovers you don’t need the spring/coil between the axle and frame spring perch anymore?

[@Rustomod]

Nope you remove them

[@francisconunez1887]

how much did you notch for the front core support? I just picked up a donor chassis and I’m looking to do the same.

[@Rustomod]

I believe 2 inches

[@francisconunez1887]

Did it come with Coil Springs suspension from the factory or did it have struts? I’ve been trying to find out if the Yukon came with coil spring instead of torsion bar or if it’s just an all wheel. Any other info would help.

[@Rustomod]

The 07+ came with coil spring struts the older years has torsion bars

[@samuelberger4591]

What did you measure from to center the cab on the frame left and right?

[@Rustomod]

I’d have to look send me an email

[@tylerstrole5279]

I’ve been following you since the LS fest in Bowling Green , I talked with your father a little while.. my question is how did you save the brake lines and utilize them. Thanks

[@Rustomod]

We utilized the existing ones but connected them together at the abs pump so we didn’t have to worry about the abs

[@danieljoseph2510]

So took out the ABS box?? Splice the lines? I’m not sure if I should remove the box or not?? And why!!??

[@Slowtato1]

But what have you done to the transmission, t-case and different? Are they stock or have you modified them.

[@Rustomod]

The trans is built to hold the power the t case is stock

[@dnthateme559]

Do you think an 87 elco bod will fit onto an escalade chasis? Im thinking the width might be too narrow for the chassis?

[@Rustomod]

Probably

[@cliff4769]

I see that background punisher art. WWG1WGA

[@DenverChiropractor]

from the get go I'd like to say that "I would want the pickup bed to be in place..." But i'll watch your video anyway

[@AMCguy]

It looks like the front camber is out on the truck though, might need to adjust that or add some height to suspension

[@Rustomod]

Yes explained in the end of the video. Thanks!

[@SportMode.]

Awesome job, would the same frame would work on k5 Blazers??

[@Rustomod]

I’m not sure I’d imagine the blazers much shorter

[@SportMode.]

​@@Rustomod Yea that's what I was thinking, thanks.

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Just came a cross this video great conversion 👍😊 can I ask the cost of fuel tank thks

[@Rustomod]

I think it was 800

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

@@Rustomod thks crazy thing is I have a 02 Escalade. Awd lq9 have a 1974 c20 crew cab motor in that t400 gear vender put a short bed on it

[@Rustomod]

Nice!

[@Cristo12344]

Is this setup more suitable for autocross or drag?

[@Rustomod]

Drag

[@rustyjunk9008]

I got my brakes set up so thanks for the info. Now onto the steering. I saw in one of your vids you used speed works column and a DD coupler. What did you use for the lower intermediate shaft?

[@Rustomod]

I used the Escalade shaft to the rack and pinion that comes up to a DD coupler then to the Silverado Motion race works steering shaft

[@rustyjunk9008]

@@Rustomod Gotcha, i have the stock lower int shaft. What length steering column did you go with?

[@remixdan17]

So when do you get bindings with the 241c when turning in 4wd "awd mode"?

[@Rustomod]

Yes somewhat working on fitting a trail blazer ss case to it’s truly awd more videos to come on that soon if I can get my hands on one

[@tslmotorsports2359]

Would you be willing to water jet another set of those rear fender spacers?

[@Rustomod]

Sure send me an email

[@tslmotorsports2359]

@@Rustomod I emailed you through your website. Look forward to hearing back. Thanks

[@dchillone]

What year steering column did you use. I have an '02 Escalade rolling chassis that I am using

[@Rustomod]

I used the motion race works Silverado column

[@dchillone]

@@Rustomodis there any particular year I need to ask for

[@Rustomod]

I used the 1999-06 one @@dchillone

[@dchillone]

Thanks

[@jasonnellis3566]

Awesome build. I have 2014 silverado 1500 5.3L z71 lt. I want to go Awd. Can you point me in the right direction plz. Thnx

[@Rustomod]

I’m not sure what transmission that has

[@jasonnellis3566]

My transmission is a 6L80. Front diffential is GU4 3.08 8.25.

[@White-Head]

What steering linkage did you use? Rod from column to gearbox?

[@Rustomod]

I used the motion race works Silverado column and used a universal joint to adapt to the Escalade rack and pinion

[@White-Head]

@@Rustomod cool keep checking on my videos I'll be doing my Denali 70 K10 frame swap...thanks to you lol

[@Rustomod]

@@White-Head Awesome!

[@williamburch5333]

I have a Chevy impala that’s 119 inch wheelbase. What is the wheelbase of the longer 4 wheel drive GMs?

[@Rustomod]

The longer ones like a suburban are 130in.

[@darsoma95]

So does this vehicle get registered as an old c10 or as a new caddie?

[@Rustomod]

C10 has a c10 vin

[@darsoma95]

@@Rustomod sick. I come from the bike world where the vins are stamped on the frame and whatever the frame is is whatever it’s registered as. This is an awesome idea though so I wanted to know cause it’d suck to have a c10 that’s subject to modern car laws and regulations

[@13Bender31]

What length coilovers? I'll be getting some viking ones, but rough idea of the current length? Also, I'm assuming that you didn't use a drop spindle. Anything change on the rear regarding "drop"?

[@Rustomod]

Im not sure the length these were a direct bolt on for a tahoe/ Escalade I used the drop arms to help with camber correction but stock knuckles. The rear is just lowered with the coilovers but probably will need a c notch if you want to go lower.

[@13Bender31]

Thanks for the quick response. I don't plan on dropping mine quite as low. I'd like a 1 to 2" gap between the top of the tire and the fenders. Think a drop a-arm will still be needed? Hate to install these stock replacements if I have to go back through and put in the drop arms. Thanks again! I've been sitting on my project for 10 years now doing the same thing. Your video helps inspire more than you realize.@@Rustomod

[@Rustomod]

Awesome thats good to hear You probably wont need them just depends on ride height They do tend to have big camber when you lower them@@13Bender31

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Re watched great keep it like you just dod you guy will that off alot this utube take off and end up see ing then change there mums oil just to mack a buck and others do it like you just have great conversion

[@dennis1562]

Hey, cool build. I have found your build and have been wanting to do the same thing. Do you know how much your finished truck weighs? Also, did you swap the front diff when you change the transfercase?

[@Rustomod]

It’s around 3700-4100lbs with the bed and everything I haven’t weighed it since and stock front diff

[@dennis1562]

Wow, hey thanks for the quick reply. And just to clarify, your front driveshaft is spinning all of the time, even in 2wd? Does that hurt anything?

[@greghaig2764]

How is the truck title is it a Escalade or truck. Thank you

[@Rustomod]

The vin on the cab is a c10

[@gerardoluna6832]

How many inches did you cut from the rear chassis

[@Rustomod]

We cut the front core support the rear we didn’t have to cut

[@Mrshortbed]

How much would u charge to modify the frame for me to put my 77 c10 on it if I bring u the frame

[@Rustomod]

You wouldn’t have to modify it much but contact me on social or my website has my contact information.

[@groundzero4044]

I see a lot of rust everywhere, what part of the country you’re in ???

[@Rustomod]

MD just had the frame sandblasted and is rusting in the spots we missed definitely can see a lot more painting we have to do !

[@groundzero4044]

@@Rustomod regardless or the rust spots the build is bad a-s-s ….

[@Rustomod]

@@groundzero4044 thanks !!!

[@joelara1122]

Are you guys a shop I could send a project like this to?

[@Rustomod]

No I just build cars on the side

[@13MrDrunky]

How did you center the cab to the Chassie

[@Rustomod]

we mocked up the front fender in relation to the front wheel and measured the center

[@dieselmechanic9824]

Nice

[@donyeaallen86]

should be prefect for myc10 i have a 85 short bed i think my c10 is 117

[@Rustomod]

Yeah man! Would be perfect hopefully these videos help with your build!

[@donyeaallen86]

@@Rustomod it most def did

[@bootrail2362]

Are you ready for your frist client

[@Rustomod]

Maybe haha

[@viper5955]

👍

[@claytonsmith7211]

But isn’t that a heavier frame?

[@Rustomod]

It’s definitely heavier then the stock frame

[@claytonsmith7211]

@@Rustomod I think you can do the same thing with the Trail Blazer and it’s lighter

[@Rustomod]

Definitely a trail blazer is definitely a great option just harder to find for cheaper with a v8 but if you find a tbss that would be perfect

[@darrinboring2366]

Saweet

[@JOSEALEJANDRORAMIREZ-gj5kb]

What about the dumb? When PULLED getting over its Escalade not a c10 dmv referee?

[@Rustomod]

It’s got a c10 body and vin so it’s titled as a c10

[@chriss5299]

OK..I'm In sell it to me

[@Rustomod]

Sure haha

[@chriss5299]

@@Rustomod What if I was rich??

[@mrcee6512]

Spohn. * Pronounced spoon *

[@Rustomod]

Thanks!

[@mrcee6512]

@@Rustomod sweet ride brotha

[@Rustomod]

@@mrcee6512 Thank you!

[@andrewphillips815]

y not just build a chassis instead of scabbing a shitty tahoe chassis? u would probably have saved time and money

[@Rustomod]

I’m too poor for that

[@JacobLAChristenson]

So it's not AWD its 4x4

[@Rustomod]

Currently but I’m working on using a tbss case to make it full time awd

[@bluecollarhotrods9781]

Were you able to keep the ABS braking system and keep it functional?

[@Rustomod]

No abs was removed

[@bluecollarhotrods9781]

@@Rustomod how did you keep it functional? I'm assuming that you separated the wiring from the main body harness?

[@Rustomod]

@@bluecollarhotrods9781 Keep what functional?

[@bluecollarhotrods9781]

@@Rustomod The ABS system.