casamero

I will be installing a hud in a C5, is the plastic bezel necessary if I can cut a clean hole out of the dash. Or is it needed for clearance?

Mr.Bill

Just last week I installed my HUD and you will be a lot better off using the bezel to clean things up, No matter how nice of a cut you do it is still ugly as hell.... Make sure you have everything, The projector, the dash switch, The 11 pin connector and the bezel, If you have any questions just pm me.
Here is the DIY thread I used.
Mr.Bill

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...d-install.html

skydiven4fun

yep what he said.

robert miller

I did mine a few yrs ago. Mr Bill that guy put up a great DIY on how to on it.. Robert

casamero

Have all the parts just waiting for a good spring day to do it.
I just questioned the benzel I have laser that I thought I could make a nice clean cut with.
But was not sure if it needs the benzel add some clearence or even a little shade around the hud.

casamero

Will have Mr. Bill's tutorial open as I go!

Vetteman Jack

I would encourage you to get a bezel also - it will really make the area look finished.

casamero

I have one. if it dose not go as clean has I hope.

DBRASUE

I removed my dash pad last weekend looking for a rattle somewhere in the dash. I found you do not have to remove the glove box.

johnsos30

Installed my HUD a few months ago. You'll need the bezel to have a nice clean finished look. You'll have a rough edge if you don't use it.

good luck

casamero

Just wondering if anyone has pulled it off without using the benzel.
Would love to see pictures.

Mr.Bill

I really can't see how anyone can do it without a bezel, If someone did it would look hookie for sure.
Why are you so set on not using the bezel?
You do it without a bezel and be sure to post pictures.
Mr.Bill

casamero

It would be nice to have a nice clean look. Without the hump off the benzel.
It's all about the details.

jfernandez98

Only option that I could see would be to take the stock dash pad and once the HUD cutout is made, would then be to wrap the whole pad.Otherwise your looking at plastic base with foam and then top vinyl shell edge showing. I'm sure one of the vendors would offer something like that maybe Double D mods. You could try yourself but some curves in dash pad to deal with.Wont be cheap. Seems like alot of work and expense but to each thier own.

casamero

Your right I thought about wraping it as well. I'm just going to try it and see how it goes, and hey if it dosen't work, I have the Benzel only thing wasted is my time. But than again any time spent with my vet is time well spent.

TooMch

So can you just remove your dash pad? If you were only replacing your HUD bezel, is that all you'd have to remove? Are there instructions for just that part?

Z06 Nate

Subscribed!! Ill be switching to a HUD when I redo my dash in microsuede