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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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im wanting to install HUD on my 97 i need a list of all the parts needed to do the install.

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you will need :

HUD enabled cluster (99 or newer)
try to get one that already has the HUD controls on it, (that way you will also have the elusive 11 wire harness).

HUD projector

dash bezel for HUD projector.


I paid a little over $300.00 for everything to do mine.
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i knew i needed the cluster hud projector and the controls on the dash but wanted to make sure i dont need any other wiring other than the wiring going from the dash to the projector and the controls.also ive heard that if you install HUD that you need to change the winshield is that true?

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it will work fine with your stock windshield...this is on my list of "to do's" for the 97 as well...
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my next question is would it be easier to buy a hud cut dash or cut mine and if i cut mine how hard is it to do?
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Originally Posted by gitusum
my next question is would it be easier to buy a hud cut dash or cut mine and if i cut mine how hard is it to do?
thanx,
rikk
Go here:

http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/hudinstall2.htm

Found this using the "search" above- HUD installs are discussed a lot on the forum - the search can usually bring the required result on things like this...as well as headers, intakes, tires etc...

Good luck!
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awesome thanx alot i believe that will be everything i need far as info! i love this site it has the best info and the people here are the best!
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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my next question is would it be easier to buy a hud cut dash or cut mine and if i cut mine how hard is it to do?
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Cutting is not so bad.

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Originally Posted by gitusum
ive heard that if you install HUD that you need to change the winshield is that true?
Not true at all. My retrofitted HUD works very well with my pre-HUD 1998 windshield.
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who told me "It's impossible to add a HUD in a vette that was manufactured without it." I'll be all eyes and ears to see how this "impossible" dream works out.
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Originally Posted by RPOZ4Z
you will need :

HUD enabled cluster (99 or newer)
try to get one that already has the HUD controls on it, (that way you will also have the elusive 11 wire harness).

HUD projector

dash bezel for HUD projector.


I paid a little over $300.00 for everything to do mine.
Where did you get everything at that price? I just went to http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/hudinstall2.htm and it says GM price is $1,100
Did you go to a wrecking yard?
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Originally Posted by captcruz
Where did you get everything at that price? I just went to http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/hudinstall2.htm and it says GM price is $1,100
Did you go to a wrecking yard?
Yes, the biggest wrecking yard of them all, it's called something like Ebot.....Eboy...no, EBAY!
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Originally Posted by captcruz
who told me "It's impossible to add a HUD in a vette that was manufactured without it." I'll be all eyes and ears to see how this "impossible" dream works out.
I'll agree to saying C-5.. good luck installing a hud in a C-3
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