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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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On another thread, I noticed a number of owners are happy with the HUD option. I would like to add one to my c5. Is this possible?

A lot involved; expensive?

Thank you!
Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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Done many times-do a search above.
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Thank you; used the search feature as suggested. Looks like it will run $2,000.00 + installation.

More than I wanted to spend.
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You can buy what you need on ebay for $500 or less and do it yourself.
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I added one to mine.
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If you live close to Toledo Ohio, I'll do your installation without charge.
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Alot of us added HUD,real easy,took me about 4 hrs
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yes do a search this is asked every few weeks. Cost and time consuming. Many times you can trade your car in towards one that has it for the same cost.
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added it to my '98 and would do it all over again without hesitation I got the cluster(99+ i believe have the right one) for like $150 off Ebay then a sponsor here happened to have the rest of the stuff(HUD unit, switches, wire harnesses and dash trim(little square ring on dash) but can't remember the total. It was cheap i know that. Cut the dash which was easy just cut small and trim as needed.
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I've done dozens

Also the C6 and 2010 Camaro

what questions do you have?
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1566290562-post40.html
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Originally Posted by bontrager
On another thread, I noticed a number of owners are happy with the HUD option. I would like to add one to my c5. Is this possible?

A lot involved; expensive?

Thank you!
I do not believe you can buy it other than used....if you do purchase used you must get everything needed because there are no other way to purchase parts to the install from GM....Get someone who did a Recent install given there is a question about getting parts.
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Here ya go almost everything you need

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-04...Q5fAccessories

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Originally Posted by rbrtclk
If you live close to Toledo Ohio, I'll do your installation without charge.

Wow; who could refuse that offer. I live in western Pennsylvania and may take you up on that. I really would like to have the hud but since I am retired didn't want to spend $2,000.00 + labor to do so.


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Wow, thank you for taking the time to give the excellent install instructions.
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Originally Posted by bontrager
Wow, thank you for taking the time to give the excellent install instructions.
It's just a link-learn to use the search function and you'll find plenty of goodies.
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Originally Posted by rbrtclk
If you live close to Toledo Ohio, I'll do your installation without charge.
Necro-bumping the hell out of this thread but rbtclk I just recently moced to the area and may hit you up for some expertise.
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