At Facelift Bodykits, we’ve been hard at work since releasing our popular Range Rover facelift body kit, and now we’re back with another project we’re truly excited about: the Chevy Silverado to Escalade-style front end conversion body kit.
This new kit is designed to transform the look of the 2007–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (GMT900) into the bold, modern styling of the current-generation Escalade. It includes the major parts you need for the swap: front bumper and grille, hood, fenders, LED headlights and vertical LED daytime running lights, plus all the mounting brackets.
A Throwback to a Legendary Custom Conversion
If you’ve been around the car customization scene for a while, this conversion might sound familiar. Back in the early 2000s, it became a hot trend to turn Chevy pickups into Escalade-inspired trucks. You could spot them in magazines and at shows all across the country, and every once in a while you’d see one cruising down Main Street, usually getting a ton of double-takes.
The appeal made perfect sense. Cadillac’s Escalade had just become the ultimate symbol of luxury and status, while Chevy’s pickups were reliable, affordable, and everywhere. Put the two together, and you had something truly unique: a luxury-styled pickup that turned heads and stood out from the crowd.
It didn’t hurt that Cadillac had actually dabbled in this concept with the Escalade EXT, a hybrid SUV/pickup that helped pioneer the “sport utility truck” category. The EXT had its fans, but many enthusiasts still wanted something different: a true Escalade pickup look. Since Cadillac wasn’t going to build it, the aftermarket stepped in, and the Escalade conversion pickup was born.
Why the Conversion Still Works Today
Fast-forward to today, and the same recipe still works. Enthusiasts love their trucks, they love customization, and they love the idea of upgrading from a mainstream Chevy look to Escalade-inspired styling. On top of that, the Silverado and the Escalade share a lot of their engineering, which makes the transformation not just possible, but natural.
That combination of novelty, luxury, and compatibility is why this conversion has stood the test of time.
Facelift Bodykits: Making It Accessible Again
We’ve seen custom shops pull off the Silverado-to-Escalade swap, and the results look amazing. But at Facelift Bodykits, we want to make that transformation more accessible and affordable.
Instead of needing a full custom shop to fabricate parts, our kit will ship directly to enthusiasts and body shops, primed and ready for paint. Our goal is to make it possible for anyone to bring this classic conversion back to life without breaking the bank.
We’re currently finishing development, including a custom lighting adapter harness, and test-fitting every part on a real truck. As with all of our products, we’re focused on precise fitment, clean design, and straightforward installation.
Looking Ahead
We’re excited to reintroduce this iconic conversion to the aftermarket. Whether you’re a Silverado owner looking for something bold, or a longtime fan who remembers the Escalade pickup conversions of the 2000s, this kit is built with you in mind.
We can’t wait to see these trucks hit the streets again, and to give a wave to the future Escalade pickup enthusiasts when we pass them on the road.
Stay in the loop: join the waitlist to be notified as soon as the kit is ready to order. You can also follow the build on Instagram.
Facelift Bodykits is an independent aftermarket company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by General Motors. Chevrolet, Silverado, Cadillac and Escalade are trademarks of General Motors.
