Heads Up Display?

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Hey gang can someone help Me to come up with a HUD display that I can convert to the H2. I thought knowing the group We have someone that would Love to take on this challenge with Me. Maybe someone knows someone that is doing this already. I have talked to one guy who is working on taking the HUD that was used in Vettes and seeing if it would work on H2.
Any advice or direction of who to talk will be greatfully appreciated.
I know We deffinetly have some electronic genius
on this forum so I was guessing somebody already knows about how to do this.
If some one has access to the Vette HUD and would like to work with Me on converting it Please Let Me know. I know the Vette's was designed to mount into dash top sort of hidden and that is the way I would like to do it.

Is there room to cut hole in dash over the area of speedo to install one out of site?
Thanks very much for any help

TAZ

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Hey gang can someone help Me to come up with a HUD display that I can convert to the H2. I thought knowing the group We have someone that would Love to take on this challenge with Me. Maybe someone knows someone that is doing this already. I have talked to one guy who is working on taking the HUD that was used in Vettes and seeing if it would work on H2.
Any advice or direction of who to talk will be greatfully appreciated.
I know We deffinetly have some electronic genius
on this forum so I was guessing somebody already knows about how to do this.
If some one has access to the Vette HUD and would like to work with Me on converting it Please Let Me know. I know the Vette's was designed to mount into dash top sort of hidden and that is the way I would like to do it.

Is there room to cut hole in dash over the area of speedo to install one out of site?
Thanks very much for any help

TAZ

[LasVegas]

I did some research on this TAZ. Much of it is in development now for a "practical" system. I was concerned about the upright angle of H2 windshields and if I'm not mistaken the Corvettes had a special laminated windshield to make it work. I saw too many problems right now with newer technology around the corner.

[tower]

You guys have entirely too much time on your hands. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

tower You are most likely correct about Me.

Jonahs You are right about the Vette having a special laminate right where the HUD projects as does the BMW's that have it. I saw last night the name of it but, I forget what is was.

Jonahs I have not seen some of the newer technology in the pipeline. I did talk to some people that said there is a clear laminate that can be put on inside of windshield that helps the angle problem and You can not see it. Have You come across this idea in Your research. I have been told a Vette projector will work if We can find a processor or controller to tie into the H2 wiring going to the gauge cluster and read the bianary code and translate it to the Vette projector. They call it a controller or switch but, what We are talking about is just a mini computer with very little power.
I'm talking to a guy in Australia that designs HUD's for military apps and is intrigued by the idea so I do not know if he is going to mess with it. I also visited with a Vette salvage yard and some electronics people there that deal with the HUD and they said projector will work just, got to find a way to tap H2 because the H2 is not GM specific but, it has it's own code.
I talked to a Camaro owner who is converting Vette HUD to His ride and He says that the binary is the same or very similar for most all GM models and it comes from the tranny and that is where He is tapping in at the gauge cluster is the feed from tranny. It does not seem completely right as the Vette HUD tells MPH, RPM, TEMPS, and other. I do not see getting some of that info from the tranny.
Thanks Jonahs send Me some info on what is coming up and it may just pay to wait.
TAZ

[tower]

You guys are WACK! But if you can make it work…

I’m in!

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

tower I would not argue the WACK part of it but, one thing for sure if it is going to be out there at the edge of the envelope Jonahs and I have been talking about how to do it that is for sure. He is a gadget WHIZ and I'll come up with an idea every so often and He leads the way to figure it out. Most of the time He finds something out of the norm does it and then gets Me in on it. I have put in an order for a Vette HUD and waiting to see if Jonahs can discover in the H2 wiring a way We can tap into and what decoder He can come up with. If He finds something promising I'm going to have the HUD sent to Him for His H2 and I'm sending Him some software that may or may not help in research.
Well keep You posted tower but, it will come from Jonahs. I get a fruity idea and He loves a challenge and starts digging into it. So do not hesitate to ask Him where He is or if He has come across something. I have some phone time yet to spend with some Vette experts to see if they have ideas. First is to talk to Dealer Monday.
TAZ

[BLOWNZO6]

I looked on my ZO6 and cannot see anything on the winshield.

I went to the service manual for my car and found out this would be very simple. The "data" feed for the HUD is simple a Class 2 Serial Data feed. This is the same thing you monitor with your OBD2 connector under the dash. These all meet a standard so the data coming from them is consistent.

For example, I use a program called HP Tuners (www.hptuners.com (http://www.hptuners.com)) to monitor and program both by ZO6 and my H2 and you just plug the same cable into the OBDII connector and there you have it.. output.

If you can find someone that will loan you or sell you a hud relatively cheap.. you should be able to hook it up off the bench with an OBDII cable (www.scantool.net, (http://www.scantool.net,) $16) and check it for function before you even attempt to cut a hole for it.

http://www.usionline.net/hud.jpg
http://www.usionline.net/dlc1.jpg
http://www.usionline.net/dlc2.jpg
http://www.usionline.net/obd2.jpg

These should help you get started.

[Black 05]

I think if you can figure this out you would have a saleable product. I sure would be interested. I liked the HUD in my Corvette.

[ChuckE]

TAZ, it is tiring to constantly read your messages with constant references to God. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
Pronouns referring to God should be capitalized. Non-specific use of the word "god" should not be capitalized.
Referring to your recent (but typical use of Pronoun capitalization):<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RLTAZH2:
tower I would not argue the WACK part of it but, one thing for sure if it is going to be out there at the edge of the envelope Jonahs and I have been talking about how to do it that is for sure. He is a gadget WHIZ and I'll come up with an idea every so often and He leads the way to figure it out. Most of the time He finds something out of the norm does it and then gets Me in on it. I have put in an order for a Vette HUD and waiting to see if Jonahs can discover in the H2 wiring a way We can tap into and what decoder He can come up with. If He finds something promising I'm going to have the HUD sent to Him for His H2 and I'm sending Him some software that may or may not help in research.
Well keep You posted tower but, it will come from Jonahs. I get a fruity idea and He loves a challenge and starts digging into it. So do not hesitate to ask Him where He is or if He has come across something. I have some phone time yet to spend with some Vette experts to see if they have ideas. First is to talk to Dealer Monday.
TAZ </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
We all know there is just one Deity, and that is DRTYFN. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[tower]

Grat info, BLOWNZ06! Also, Taz, I'm thinking binary is binary so it should work. If there is an impedance mismatsh or translation issue (open vs. closed), that should be easy enough to overcome.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Thanks Jonahs, BlOWNZ06, and tower. I knew if i got it on here there would be Buddies that could help.
I'm trying to work a deal to get a projector from a Vette. The complete cluster and projector was around $700 from salvage but, I'm waiting on a reply to see if just the projector can be bought. I could not understand why the guy told Me that it would be hard because the H2 has a unique design. I guess he meant that the Vette cluster would not fit an H2. I looked at His email again and He said that I would need a gauge cluster to send images to projector. That clears it up more. The cluster is decoding I guess before it sends the pics through the projector to windshield.

BLOWNZ06 does that make more sense as far as what I need to be trying to do. It seems that the problem is the difference in the fact the Vette cluster is designed to interpret the signal and transmit through projector. He said the projector gets info straight from gauge cluster.

BLOWNZ06 I'm ordering the HP tuning also for My Radix. Would You send Me some tips on tuning My H2. This is going to be a new experience for Me. How hard is it to do. They told Me kid stuff? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

So if I understand correctly We should not need to have the cluster sending the signal just use the diagnostic port for the signal with the cable You mentioned. Tie the cable into the projector but, the Vette guy said it had to be transmitted after decoded by the cluster. Would the projector accept the info straight from the port? Will this bypass that cluster decoding thing? The projector is just like having a monitor it needs a brain to talk to it which I guess would be the PCM or VCM. Any more thoughts. I have a gmail that KenP helped Me get. OH, the laminate for the projector is made into the windshield of the Vette. You can not see it but, it is designed to clear the picture up so it will not have shadows or be fuzzy. I have not seen one operating but was told it looks like it is a couple of meters away out over the hood. Is that true? When I went to Vette weekend in Bowling Green last Labor Day We did not get to stay long but went through the museum. I asked to see HUD then but, seemed know one could figure out what i was wanting. Alot of the people helping were from the town I think and did not know alot. Fun side trip though.
Gmail is riclove@gmail.com. Would You send the schematics to that email and any other ideas You have. Also tips on tuning with HP tuning.
That goes for You also tower if You do not mind. Jonahs and KenP you know how to reach Me. There are several more of You guys that have the knowledge to help get this done. I would not want to insult any by leaving you out of a list but, I have discussed many things with You so jump in here and help. I appreciate anyones help here. I think this would be a cool Mod for offroaders also. Jonahs said there are some new things in the pipe line that may make this attempt not worth doing and wait for the knew stuff. Jonahs would You share that info with Us and sort of a time line estimate You think it could be. Please and Thank you Buddy.

Jonahs, BLOWNZ06, and tower thank You so much for Your help. Please continue with me on this if You would. Hopefully We could get it to the point anyone who wants this mod can just get the projector and cable and go. I hope it can be that simple. I'm going to order the cable as soon as I can find out if i can get just the projector and research the laminate that is supposed to make it work on any windshield. I have not checked dealer cost but, bet it is way up there. I'm going to the local Chevy dealer and talk to the Vette specialists. He is very good and I have had the chance to visit with Him about other things. Very knowledgable man.

partsguy could You help Us with cost info and any info you can dig up on how to do this mod.

Black 05 if We can figure this out I do not care about selling it, really. I would like to see all the Hummer guys who want it to have it, if it can be worked out.

ChuckE I did not want you to think I was ignoring You. I appologise if My grammar and composition, etc. is incorrect. I have not been in school since I was 20 and at 48 I have forgotten allot. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Honestly I have people who check that stuff when I write something. Makes You get lazy with grammar.
But, it has not hindered My ability to be successful as the Lord takes care of that also, along with My hard work as well. My willingness to take risk when others stand around looking at it or thinking about it to long has been a great business philosophy and has given me an edge many times.

I would most definitely have to resign My membership from this forum if gramatic ability was a prerequisite. I apologize.

Oh, just out of curiosty since You mentioned My bringing up God I did a quick search to see and found just quickly now how many times it was brought up in a conversation with me. Now this is not a total of times in the forum overall, just Me, and it was real quick so I mention it could have mistakes but, I was just curious. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

DennisAJC mentioned God-1
TAZ-3 well now 4,5,6,7,8,9 since it is in this
KenP-1
ChuckE-1
DRTYFN-3

I capitalize God any time I use it when I refer to My God or something to do with Him. Just the same as Jesus or Christ or Lord.
Even the Holy Spirit. I understand the proper Use of Pronouns etc. but, I break the rules when it comes to My reverance to My belief. Very seldom do I mean just some god in general as it is the God I believe in most of the time if i bring Him up. If I discuss god in general I would not capitalize it. Do not care nor would I want to force anyone else to do the same. It is a personal thing. I also break the rule when I'm talking about someone I respect and care about unless they have a name where they do not capitalize it like tower or sometimes t~. There are many names on the forum with no capitals in them but, they are pronouns in the way they are used.
Thanks for all the help Guys.
TAZ

[LasVegas]

Awwwwwwwwww don't resign TAZ. I'd miss your grammar and interesting posts. Cool it Chuck. Who cares. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I haven't had much time to think about the HUD idea but if the Corvette cluster is compatable with H2 and both could operate at the same time why couldn't you just take the individual gauges out of the Corvette cluster and put them in a "hide away" box somewhere? Question would be can you make both clusters operate at the same time?

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

That is a good idea Jonahs. I'll ask the Vette guy Monday about that. I'm going to have the Mall Queen in shop for 2 or 3 days for check ups and bueaty aids. I'll ask service manger about it as well at Hummer Dealer. They are giving it a good go over and updates. I'm pulling all pans or covers for checkup and going back with Royal Purple synthetics. I'm trying to get ready for a bigger show and have 2 weeks to do it and allot to do. Adding a bunch of stuff new gauge face, inside door lights and chromed covers for the door lights, billet chromed inside door pulls, ext. billet chromed door buckets with blue leds that come on when door is opened or remote unlock, and the big job of getting supercharger to painter and install. Oh and My console info center with the boost gauges ect. Lots to do but,several helping. I have been collecting from sponsors and saving to do in one big job. Have a custom install shop doing some and even the Hummer Dealer doing some for free to be on sponsor board. Kind of blew My mind. I did not think they did anything for free. I'm doing the info gauge and face gauge at home do not trust anyone else to do that. If You touch gauge face with bare hands it will leave prints that are not removable. Nu-Image sent white gloves with this kit for You to wear while installing face cover. It is stainless steel.

If Dealers H3's came in over the weekend dealer is going to let me drive one for 2 or 3 days for people to see it out and about.
Talk to you later. I hope Your rig problem is very simple one.

Jonahs You know me to well. You know I'm not going to quit or run from anything. I have fought some big battles that You are aware of so I'm not going anywhere. I'd just have to go back to school rather than give up on My Buddies I have here on the forum. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Thanks
Taz

[BLOWNZO6]

WHOOOOAH.. lots of questions. LOL

As far as the cluster sending and decoding the signals... he is probably right... LasVegas already gave you the best idea. Hide the other console somewhere if it is infact necessary.. my only point is that you can try it. I still don't think it needs the cluster to do anything for it, but this is nothing more than a guess on my part. The ECU does all of the translation for the data, etc. I don't think the cluster has anything different in it. The computers for the H2 and the Corvette, all LS1's for that matter are all about the same, it makes sense that GM would use the same conventions across models.. again just a guess, but could be easily figured out with a bench test.

The image does look like it is about a meter from the window. Pretty cool.

As far a tuning goes.. I can show you about what ever you need to know. You are going to need a wideband oxygen sensor to really do anything meaningful, I have not put mine in yet. All I have done is disabled the torque management in my truck, haven't messed with shift points or anything. I have tuned my ZO6 which is making abit over 600 RWHP. I bought the software with the intention of building a turbo kit for my truck.

If there is anything I can do to you help with this let me know. If someone buys the module, I will do the bench testing on it... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Anyway.. you can download those pictures right for where they are posted, just right click and "save-as"

Looking forward to see if this will work.. don't think it is something I would do to mine, but interesting none the less. I really like it on my ZO6.

Glad I could get you started. Go to www.corvetteforum.com (http://www.corvetteforum.com) and you can find plenty of links just by searching for HUD, here are a few:

http://www.corvetteforum.com/techtips/viewsubtopic.php?SubTopicID=144&TopicID=1

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

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Thanks BLOWNZ06
I learn a little more every day. Sorry for the length. They nicknamed Me the The Author jokingly I guess a week ago. I do get long but, trying to work on that. I have a hard time condensing My thoughts. Most just tolerate me and many have become good friends and overlook it. I think they get a kick out of it or a great big ole laugh. I do not mind as I have no trouble laughing at Myself as well.

I will need to get a wideband sensor then. Have not got far enough along to realize that.
If You can help me find what is needed to bench test I would be happy to buy it and let You see if You can make it work and ship it to Me. I hope the Vette salvage gets back to me. As I mentioned he was willing to part with cluster and projectorfor $700 but would be nice if i coud get by with just projector though. I want it for shows I take the Mall Queen to. I will go to links You mentioned. If you run across one let me know where it is and I'll make arraingements to get it to you. Just PM Me and address to ship to so I could pay for it and have it sent to You.
I'm going to the local Chevy dealer Monday and Hummer dealer as well to drop rig off for a few days and will ask tech's there as well. The Chevy place has a guy how works only on Vettes and he will most likely shed more light on this. He may infact have some stuff laying around. I have visited with Him on many things and is always happy to help. With it being something of the wall He may just help with some research and testing. He is the kind that really likes a challenge or something one of a kind to do.
Thanks so much BLOWNZ06 and let me know if You run across anything else. Pm Me if You like so I can save the messages.
if I can get this done We will put up on forum so other can do it if they want.
TAZ (Rick)

[BLOWNZO6]

Sent you a PM.

Hope you did not buy one from your Vette guy.. I found one A LOT cheaper.

Check your PM, talk to you soon.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Have not bought a HUD yet. Waiting on some prices. The Hummer Ser. manager said he thougth a scantool cable hooked to diagnastic port feeding HUD with class 2 serial data should work. I have a few more contacts to make tuesday and I will call you and start Our effort to get this done. I mentioned in My reply PM that with projector only 2" thick I think I have a guy that does interior mods with glass that could build an enclosure so dash does not have to be altered. Could hold it on with velcrow or double sided tape so it could be removed for repairs or to hide from prying eyes when away from rig.
Talk to you tuesday.

[tower]

BLOWNZO6 - Great Websites!

TAZmanian Devil - Great Attitude!

[ChuckE]

TAZ, good reply, I'm glad you didn't seem upset with my feeble attempt of humor. It really wasn't meant as anything mean.

On to the subject, about the HUD...
Aren't HUDs viewed via reflection off the inside of the windshield?
If so, doesn't the near vertical aspect of the windshield make the positioning of the display unit nearly impossible to position?

It would seem to me that maybe a display could be positioned to reflect off just the very bottom of the windscreen. I haven't seen any HUDs recently, and I have only seen one in a friend's car, years ago. So I am just asking this to clarify my understanding.

[Black 05]

looks like this

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

ChuckE no problem. I do not get upset to much about some things. Some things I fire off like a Win 300 Mag. but, as I get older less and less. Usually only if friends are attacked and not myself. Thanks for Your Kindness and You also tower. Thing is if You make me a friend I'm a friend for life and can be trusted without exception until You break that trust. I Love to take time and drive or fly to see people who are My friends and maybe never layed eyes on them. I have several trips planned this year if the people i have in mind would want me to fly to see them and spend just a day or 2 not to wear out My welcome. I;m hoping to go to MOAB this fall with a grup that is going. i want to go and ride with someone so i can learn as by sprning I will have a offroader to take to MOAB. As many have learned here I'm a character and as a very good friend on this site said to Me when We first began to email each other "Well to be successful you have to have a presence and Rick you certainly have that." I Love Him like a brother and have never laid eyes on him because of all the private emails We have. If a person wants to become My friend, share in My Faith or tolerate it and ask for My email in a PM. I have never met a person i consider a stranger. Usually those who get to know me figure out I'm much smarter than I let on and I Love to learn whether it is from a 80 year old or a 15 year old. Learning is finding out about something You have not heard and not about Who it came from.
If a friend needs Me I will stop everything I'm doing and if within My power will come to help and not to stand around looking and wishing you the best or scratching My head saying wish there was something i could do. I will have already figured out if there is something or what i could do. Again thanks ChuckE and tower.

I spent alot of time today with what is considered the 2nd best Corvette guy in Arkansas and He had Me call the best. I left a message and His secretary told Me to keep calling as he moves around to the different Dealers looking after all the service dept.
BlownZ06 has made allot of head way and waiting on me to decide which way to go. I owe Him an email. I did find out today from a guy waiting to get His Vette out of service that he knows of a real nice HUD that will fit anything and He is going to email the name. He is into road racing and seemed quite knowledgeable.
But BlOWNZ06 has really jumped ahead in progress much faster than i thought could be done. He ahs raised My respect level for this guy and i recommend You get to now Him.
I did talk to the head Hummer tech and He is very respected and does all custom work and is working on My rig doing some one of stuff the dealer offered to do. There is an understanding that he works on My rig or I'll wait and schedule when he can. He as well as dealer understand the step I'm taking as well as the risk of putting on the SC but, it is needed for show, They agree. He says He is fairly sure that a scantool cable with the class 2 serial feed to projector should work with a switch in line so i can turn it off but, he is not sure because he has not ever done it or thought about it until I asked. He said he will give it more thought. The Vette tech thinks the same but, that it may have to tie into the PCM with a cable to the projector. If someone could help with finding the feed wires fomr diagnostic port or PCM it wuld be greatly appreciated. This info could speed it up more. i want to read all i can not just tach, speed but, water temp, oil pressure, fuel, charging, well youget the idea. Projector is 2" deep and about 8" square so he said it could be cut into dash. I have a guy that builds custom dash and console all the time and he said he could build something above the dash that would look good and not get in the view. BLOWNZ06 thinks he can come up with something more seemless so that is the way i may go. We have projector lined up and cluster but, waiting on the Dealer Rep to call Me with info before We decide which way to go. Depending on what happens the cluster and projector may be for sell at a price you will be shocked as i have no ententions fo reseling it for a profit so, again speak up with a PM if You want to be considered for that very good deal. First come first severe on the equip. I did talk to a Vette guy who has a complete HUD retofit write up for Vette's 97 to 98 and another for 99 and up. I have seen them and in great detail with pics and He does not sell the equip. You would have to find that Yourself and BLOWNZ06 has found a place that He saved Me $250 and it is from a local guy he knows so, he could be Your source to get cluster and projector. The guy in Tampa furnishes the conversion info for free and i have the web address where it can be found free. What he did do is build a cable that GM does not sell to make it work and gets $45 for it or I think he has in there how to build it. I saw the cable and it looks to be more trouble than worth it so, if i were You i'd buy the cable. It seems he is just a Vette guy helping Vette guys and not interested in making money, He has other business. He may have stuff to sell but, did not mentioned to me when i asked if He had just a projector to sell. It is worth that just for the install direction. You would be amazed the detail of install. Looks like something Jonahs would do and We all know how indepth He gets. If anyone wants it I will go back and find the contact and get it to You for Your Vette. Well as usually I got off track but, i felt this important for the Vette owners who would like to retofit their rides .
He said that the projector can display straight onto any window with no gimicks. it is a very little bit lighter in daylight nothing to worry about but, at night normal. He said there are some products You can use for day help but, He feels it is not needed. He is in Tampa FL.
Well let Me know if You want info before i go back and dig it up but, would be more than happy to do it.
GMAIL is riclove@gmail.com let Me know if You want it or have questions I'll try and answer.
Thanks everyine for putting up with My novels and tolerating Me. i Love this forum and tell everyone i come across about it. If someone does not have an answer the wll dig untill they find and answer.
Thanks to all who contribute info regulaly!!!!!
TAZ (Rick)

[ChuckE]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Black 05:
looks like this </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Oh, I know what the image looks like, what I am asking about is, that if the image is a reflection off the window, then the display unit must be at an equal angle of reflection from that point as your line of eyesight is.

With the windshield so vertical, it would seem to me that the display unit would almost have to be at nearly the top lip of the dash.

When I go out to my H2 later, I am going to place a small light on the top of the dash to see where the reflection is.

Good luck for anybody who tries this modification. My hat is off to anybody who gets this to work.

[PARAGON]

Actually Chuck, while that is sound thinking, it is not entirely accurate. First, many HUD type displays use a mirror reflection. So the projector is actually pointing to the rear of the vehicle and is then reflected off of a mirror onto the windscreen.

As in an A/V situation, keystone correction is all that would have to be accomplished and the HUD unit itself might have keystone correction built in. By adjusting the projector and the mirror (think of the mirror of like a curved trapezoid) one might be able to easily adjust it to fit into the H2.

[PARAGON]

You have to think more along the lines of a movie screen than your reflection in a mirror.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

PARAGON You are correct as usuall. I have visited with a guy in Tampa that has conversions for Vettes as old as 1997.
He said You do not have to have window laminate it shows up fine just a little lighter but, great at night. he said there is a laminate you can put on if You want.
As You mentined the projector has adjustment to change how far up or down the windshiled it displays. You would just adjust it down to get it to hit H2 window and show up better. Not sure how muc`h adjustmentbut, if needed the laminate goes on and is not seen he said.
TAZ

[timgco]

OK, so it can be done. correct? So when and who is doing this first?

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Tim
It has not been determied for sure that it will work. BLOWNZ06, Myself, and a couple of other guys are trying to figure it out.
I first thought it would take the Vette cluster hooked to projector to translate the feed for the projector.
What I'm justing scratching the surface on is after talking to a few Chevy Vette techs there is the possiblity that the HUD controls on the left of Vette cluster is a microprocessor that decodes feed for projector. so right now I'm running down that lead to see if it correct. There seems to be an agreement between Hummer tech and Vette tech that the previuosly mentioned HUD controller translating deal may be the only way to do it.
BLOWNZ06 has located a full cluster and projector with the HUD controls. Before We start tearing into that I'm trying to confirm that we do not need the cluster. If We do not need cluster We will have to get with Hummer tech after We find out where the feed to processor has to come from and it is possible that it has to come from several areas at once. Waiting on email replies from 2 guys. I plan on having it on if it can be done.
We will keep updates posted as We progress but, right now nothing to really report.
Anyone who would like talk to a Vette tech and find out where the feeds come from for the Vette then We may be bale to find those feeds in H2 but, could just come from a different VCM/ECM/PCM source etc.
TAZ

[tower]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Black 05:
looks like this </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Man, that looks great! Taz, thanks for all your diligence on this. If this comes off, you will be quite the hero! If not, your efforts are really appreciated.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

tower
Besides BLOWNZ06 helping I have 2 other people trying to help Me run this down and 2 Vette tech's and 1 Hummer tech. If it is possible will find out. It is getting narrowed down though.
We are getting fairly sure it will work but, trying to find the easiest and most cost effective way to do it. It does appear We can tap into H2 and get info but, could have to go to sevral spaots instead of like vette it coming to a one point location to tie into. BLOWNZ06 is trying to look into also finding a way to make a seamless install without cutting holes in dash. I have a buddy that works in carbon fiber and glass making audio and video boxes and consoles that is looking into how to mount the system once We figure what parts of the Vette We actually need. Trying to go from needing the whole cluster and projector to just projector which is roughly 8" square and 2" deep and the HUD controls on the left of dash. We have been studying the schematics and there is a processor that takes the class 2 serial feed and translates it for the projector. That brain seems to be behind and part of the HUD controls. Just trying to minaturize it as much as possible. Hoping to actually get it to a point that i can tell everyone what they need and give you material and deminsions of console once made or have buddy make consaole and let everyone just buy one from Him. he is a great young Christian family man and would not do it to make much money just to cover cost and some time.
I'm sort of like an old logger head turtle, been told I resemble one also' http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif just do not give up or I should say let go easily.
if it is possible it will get done. I was hoping to have it by next weekend for a 2000 to 3000 car show I'm in but, have so much to install waiting on stuff from sponsor's do not know if I will make it in time for show.
Working all weekend and every night next week.
Spending this weekend chroming engine compartment out and building Jonahs SC info center. Should have SC on no later than next Wensday.
Let everyone know as soon as i can. if anyone can come up with info let me know.
I need help running doen a projector and HUD controls with the brain in it. the projector does hook to cluster but, it looks like it is a pass through connection and does not draw any info from cluster. It is like You have 2 seperatecluster units just mounted in the same space. I have been using the 2004 GM techlins software to study shcematics but, they are not the easiest thing to look at and read without a unit in Yours hands to refer to as you study them. Any help appreciated. I have also been told there is a very good aftermarket unit but, waiting on info for that. I have seen it and really does not look good to
Me and I think will cost way more than if We all can go out and find Vette parts to do this and still have GM stuff in rigs.
TAZ

[Black 05]

Keep up the good work. If I could help I would. If this is possible to do, I am sure you will figured it out. I am very interested in installing this in my H2

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

What will be allot of help is for anyone who is interested start asking questions of Hummer Tech's, Vette tech's and try to help find a HUD projector and HUD control panel that may not end up in anybodys rig but, We need something to experiment on and like to get something fairly priced so if We mess it up We can get another and not repeat the same mistake. My contact says it should not be hard as long as We do not want to add all the message center and warning lights. He said to keep factory cluster running and the HUD will be completely functional on it's own. Ask anybody in the automotive businsess what they know or can find out etc. Right now We have got to have HUD controller and projector to bench test on. The controller is a set of swithces on the left side of cluster built into vette dash. As I mentioned it has the prossesor that translates so projector can perform the ask. BLOWNZ06 has volunteered to do the bench testing.
We have just got to get Him some info for a jumping off point.
I think this is something that offroaders could use as well as us show blinged out Mall Queens.

Please PM Me or send info to riclove@gmail.com.
Thanks
TAZ

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Black 05:
Keep up the good work. If I could help I would. If this is possible to do, I am sure you will figured it out. I am very interested in installing this in my H2 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[tower]

Taz,

You rock! Good luck on everything with the show. I am swamped with work next week and then off to Oceano Dunes (OHRVA) for some low key wheeling. Then my baby is going in for some beauty work. Some 5150 homeless guy decided to take a running start with his shopping cart and shove it into my passenger door while the truck was parked. It's just as well that I didn't catch him. If I had, I'd probably be posting from jail.

So it will be a while before can get a face to face with any techs, but when I do, I'll pursue this.

Taz, I have caught through bits of posts on this site that you had some health issues. I hope you are doing well. You are too nice a guy to have bad fortune.

All my best!

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

tower
spent last 3 1/2 years with a GI bleed that no one could find it. Nearly died several times but, would get to hospital in time to get transfusions. Would lose as much as5 to 7 points in 24 hours. Have had Hemaglobin as low as 6.5 many times. Usually give blood when most folks go below 11 but, I was below so much they set My threshold at 9. many times I would get to there and come back. then some time I would blow right through it to 7. I'd get to the hospital and they would do there job and get Me stopped but, before the GI could come and run test. The Gi and hospital had a running fight for a few years. Finally Gi gave Me his personal cell # and told Me to call Him before anybody so He could be there. Well finally it could not be stopped anymore months 8 and 9 of 2003 I was not going to last amymore and Gi kept trying to find surgeon to operate and explore. None would do it because blood to low and worried I would die on them. finally he found a hot shot young surgeon and He walked up to Me and said Hey You will not sue Me if you die on the table will Ya. I told doc if that happened I do not think I'd be around for You to worry about being sued. He said that is what the Hell I thought why wouldn't any of these other painsies do it. I said I guess they were afraid im would die on them, looks bad on Your record You know. He said what record I'm barely out of school it will not make any difference to My record this early I do not have one. I told Him I like You are You going to do this. He responded I would not be up hear missing diner if i wasn't now would I. He laughed, I guess i tickled because i just kept firing back. Before He walked out to get ready He said alrigt let's stop all the butt slaps and go figure this out. I was fairly drugged up but, my girls said i kept laughing and repeating the let's stop the Butt slaps and get it figured out. I do not remember. It turned out to be a blood vessel malformation and had to remove about 8' small intestines and 80% of My stomach. I have a relapse every now and then like the one that kept Me from going to MOAB this spring. They really do not know if it is over or not. I go in every Wed. and have a blood panel done to see what blood level is. I have to get vitamins and iron through a titanium port i my upper left chest close to My heart every few months. The strange thing that has happened a few times last month is dizziness and blackouts. But,I can feel them coming and pull off the road. Neurologist thinks it is a neurapathy caused by constant oxygen deprivation to My brain. I learned that Your body will rob blood everywhere even Your head to pool at the organs to protect them. We knew it had already triggered restless leg syndrome but, i adapt to that to some degree. Sometimes it hurts real bad but, it is mini seizures in the legs and most of the time i feel like something is crawling on Me but it is just very fine tremors You can not see. The blackouts are another story. Well I'm glad You asked as I have had quite a few people lately ask me to explain sort of what had happend. So now I guess anyone can look it up in a search if they get wind of it and are curious.
Thanks for asking tower it allowed me to explain a little more to many.
TAZ

[tower]

Wow! A normal hemoglobin is around 14.4 for a healthy male. We have had people die below 8.5. You really have had a run of tough luck. I'm glad they found the AVM and repaired it. 8 feet of small bowel is no small deal, but 80% of your stomach must keep you grazing constantly and battling to keep weight on. I'm glad you're still with us, brother.

Thank you for being so open about your history. I'm sure it will ultimately help others. If you are considering a Moab run with us, but don't want to risk a syncopal episode behind the wheel, you are welcome in my co-pilot seat anytime.

All my best to you and your family.

[LasVegas]

Head Up Displays For Cars

By Lars Weinand

October 12, 2004 - 06:15 EST

Futuba Japan has announced a Heads-Up Display (HUD) for cars. It consists of a 128x64 LCD projector that displays such information as speed and itinerary (if hooked up to GPS) directly on the vehicle's windshield. The projector has a record luminance of 40,000 nits in order to guarantee legibility even in full sunlight.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Cool Jonahs have You been able to find anymore info or if it will be available here soon?

tower
I'm hear at The Lord's will and for only that reason. He has things He wants Me to do and people to talk to or help.

tower during the illness I kept a weight of around 185 to 195. I went into the surgery at 5'11" 195 lb. on 10/7/03. By 2/04 I was at 135 and Doc was telling Me I was anerexic (SP?) and if I did not put on 15 lbs. by end of the month He would have to hospitalize Me. He is a great guy and I told Him I had spent almost 3 years in hospitals starting with first trip 3/17/2001 at 6.3 hemoglobin. I was not going in for starving. He said well just great all that work and worry all these people have put into You will end up just being thrown away after all. So I felt about an inch high. But, He had learned over the years of seeing Me every week giving Me vitamins and iron along with getting alot of transfusions through a port, with My veins shot from all the IV's the first year. He did not use any beside manner with Me. He said I have treated You long enough that i know Your mental state and i will have You committed to the hospital. i know that most that came to Him when i started have long gone to better health or hopefully a better world. I did not know if that was true or not so i got bags of baby ruths and ate them constantly and got the 15 on with some extra lbs. of coins, HAHA.

I would go in the beginning 3 times a week and sometimes in the very beginning every day. It was surreal. I hate to say it but, I had it easier than all the cancer patients I would sit in the same room while they got chemo and I'm getting iron, vitamins as well as some other stuff. I felt bad like what am I doing here with these good people and most would come for a 6 months or year and go into remission. Then there were those I would see for 3 to 6 months and find out they had died. I watched a young mother from My Church come to Him because they knew i saw Him. She could not have children and they adopted a baby from China. She was such pretty baby but, while they were waiting just before going to pick Her up they found out that She was expecting, which was a miracle. The Doctors had told them that after 4 years and the test there was no way She could have children. Well they started seeing Doc Baltz right after Her Baby was born they found She had cancer. I would sit with Her as We asked the Doc could We come at the same time. I was good freinds with Her husband. One day She did not come and then another and another so I asked since it was between Church days where She was at. They told Me She had died. Everyone thought She was going to be Ok. But after a year since She had gone to Be with the Lord a lady started to Church and Her husband had died the same. She had 2 children and they started out just being friends considering what both had gone through they understood more than others. Then after another year They said Hey everyone We have decided to have a Brady Bunch Family. I did not know Her Husband was told a very good Man but, knowing My Church friend the way I did I know She was so happy to know He was not raising the Kids alone.

Once Doc Baltz did not come into my room for 2 hours which was odd because he was prompt for check ups but, would spend all the time You needed. He came in having been crying with a family that He told them there was no hope for helping the Mother. First time I had ever had to give a Doc a hug but, they are human too and I had been seeng Him so long I think He felt comfortable moving on to Me, the nurses said that he changed the order he was going in that morning. He did not treat children, He said He could not stand it. It was to hard with adults. He specialised in elderly and when I first met Him and found out I figured He would pass Me on to another Doc but, I found out later the GI had told Him that He had a feeling that this one was going to be a weird case and would He stay with it. They had been in school together, so Doc Baltz hung in there. He could not use kid gloves with Me, so I got things put to Me the way i deserved to have it said and that was pulling no punches.

Sometimes when i weigh before I go if it is lower than I want I add stuff to My pockets so it will look better. I try to eat but, I do not have any appetite now. Everyone always asks Me if i ate or when or what. I will find I forget to eat for 24 hours if I get busy doing things that occupy My mind. But, most everyone does not let Me forget. I can't eat much but I do try hard to remember and drink weight gain stuff. But, as You know it just does not stay anywhere long enough to be absorbed so a permanent malabsorbtion problem. I like to go fishing just off by myself and in that situation I will forget unless I'm in a area where the girls phone can ring Me. In the boonies out here we have lot's of areas that signal is in and out but, it is getting better all the time.

tower about a year before finding out what was wrong, everyone had been telling I had no color or white as a sheet. I knew I could not walk up stairs to balcony at Church without stopping for air. I'm hard headed as most here have found out and just kept going thinking it was age (43) I needed to work out more. I was playing softball 4 nights a week and every Saturday at tourneys which meant 3 different teams. Church, league, and a tourney only team, I think back and do not know how i did it but, really wondered how could i have thought I was going down hill because of lack of exercise. Hindsight is 20/20. I kept asking myself how can I get in better shape? Now I do not know how I played so much ball except I loved it and just will power. I found I was taking Myself out of games more but, again age i thought.
I went for a check up for degenerative vertebrae in neck and disks in Lumbar. Doc asked if I felt well and I said not really but, it would be Ok. He said He needed some blood work, which I thought strange He never asked before, I went down stairs had it drawn but, He had said to come back up. At the time He had a plan I did not understand it. He had Me set out in waiting room and some nurses from the hospital came over to the Med Towers which are connected with a wheel chair. I asked Him what was going on and He said My count was 6.3 and hermaticate was so low I do not even remember it. He said I could die any second You have to go to the hospital. I knew something was bad wrong because My tongue had begun to have splits in it for about 5 months and other things. I learned it was a sign of low or no B vitamins in my body. I was void of iron, anemic. The tongue was scurvy You know like sailors use to get with out vitamins from fruit and vegies. I was blessed and got right from the start a great GI that called in an Oncologist/Hematologist and both have been with Me from day one. GI wanted Hemotologist to give the iron and blood as I was in such a dangerous condition that He just did not feel comfortable ordering it. Dr. Baltz came in joked around which He has been the same from the first day I met Him. Teased me about springing a leak. Both greatest Doctors I have ever had, well throw the surgeon in there also.
But they watched Me like a hawk all those years seeing Me every week and talking in the hospital on rounds trying to figure out what was wrong. GI took My case to a world conference in Seattle fall 2002 I think and brought it up in every round table and finally they just discussed it in open meeting for topic of discussion. They intially thought I had vessels in My stomach that grew to close to the stomach wall and would come through bleed and when pressure went down would retract and that is why all the scoping could not find anything. tower You probably know what it is called. Then there was one other but, can't remember what it was. You pick a name of a test and I can tell You if I had. Meckels scans? I never heard of it much less know there was a test for that.
They had University of AR for Medical Sciences use a really tiny scope to see if they could get into the small intestines from the stomach which is not actually supposed to be possible I understand because of a valve unless You swallow the pill camera. They ruled that out as very low % of finding anything with it. Technology is just to hit and miss with it the way it tumbles and they were thinking if they were looking for something small it would most likely miss it.

When the Surgeon and the GI went in to explore the game plan was to make and incesion in top of small int. and push a scope down and if nothing then cut at the bottom and push up.
It did not happen that way as just before going in My Pastor came with Nurses to check on Me and He said I'm going to Pray Your welcome to stay or leave whatever You prefer. He simply Prayed Lord let there be no confusion and no guessing. Guide their eyes, hands, and most of all Their minds. He then asked God that what ever it is let it stand out like a neon sign. I was of course out but, the Docs came out to talk to the family about what happened in surgery and surgeon said they cut me open and My stomach was glowing like a neon sign it was so red and inflamed. I kid You not that is what He said according to the witness's and Pastor. The GI said they looked at each other and surgeon just started there and found the AVM and followed it down into small intestines and just removed until they felt they had enough or like GI said as far as they felt safe to remove. They had explained in advance they felt it was only a 50/50 chance of finding it and a 50/50 chance I could die because they had not been able to get blood numbers up for the surgery. I imagine You know how picky Docs are about all signs being good and Surgeon had tried to back out about 3 days earlier and to be honest in tears on the phone I begged Him not to because this time I was going to die anyway so what difference does it make if it is at home or at least where there is a chance to help Me. He left on a 2 day trip and told Me He would think about it and call Me Monday the morning of the surgery to tell Me if He would go ahead or not. Worse 2 days of My life I think but, I know it really wasn't i thought it was. I'm not ashamed I cried on that phone begging Him not to change His mind that I'm not worried about dieing but, I'm worried about leaving My Daughters with no parent left to look after them. I told Him as for Me it would be a joy to be done with all this and go to Heaven. I asked Him for My Girls, whom he had met when They would take Me for visits, please do not give up for Their sake. I got off the phone and called GI and told Him Surgeon was getting cold feet and He called which I guess they had words because Surgeon did not seem as friendly to Me after. GI said it was god complex that Surgeon is in charge at surgery and even He had to follow His lead. GI felt We had upset Surgeon by questioning what He felt like should be done. I explained to Surgeon that He has been invovled for 1 week I and My 2 other Docs and Family have been dealing with this for almost 3 years or more. They cannot give Me enough whole blood and shoot Me with enough vitamin K anymore to make Me coagulate. It just would not work anymore, all the little tricks they used before would not work. The day before the surgery I got 4 units to get Me to 12 which is where Surgeon said I needed to be before he could work. They could give only so much, You can get iron poisining from to much I think it was. They kind of danced around those rules some with Me for obvious reasons.

tower right now I'm 145 but, worked on H2 all day getting it ready for show and supercharger install on Tuesday or the next day. It is at painter now painting it Stealth Gray. We are chroming everything in the engine compartment We can get. I'll finish Jonahs's gauge design install Monday. Last week put on dual elecric fans and alot of other stuff. Inside chrome door plates and big chrome door pulls. New gauge face from Nu-Image stainless steel. painted needle hubs blue to match blue in cluster face. Gosh I would just have to go out and make a list while walking around.
I'm having fun though so that's what counts.

Thanks for your good will tower and the many others who have PM'd Me asking and checking on me. Since the blood level drop back in Feb. I have been perfect and Doc thinks it was Me not making blood instead of loss since He had begun to spread the iron and vitamin treatments out. He increased them again and everything seems good. The constant blood loss has caused a neuropathy or 2 due to oxygen shortage to my brain so often. It seems to be neuorological but, not known to what degree. RLS and beginnings of some dizziness and a few blackouts. Not sure what to make of that yet but, does not worry Me just an inconvenience. I can feel when the dizziness starts and learned that if doing something that could endanger someone just pull over or do not leave where I'm at in case it leads to a black out like it did on a few occasions. Learning to watch out. Hopefully it goes away. i do not let these minor problems or at least to me minor not slow Me down to much but, I have met others with RLS and it can be life altering. I for some reason have always had a high pain tolerance threshold. So I hope i can hold it back. It gets very painful sometimes but, the feeling like something is crawling on Your legs sort freaks Me out sometime but, knowing what it is I'm adjusting.

Again thanks tower and many others who have followed this weared illness.
TAZ

[LasVegas]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Cool Jonahs have You been able to find anymore info or if it will be available here soon? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
They're still working on auto industry acceptance. No marketing date yet.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Thanks Jonahs

TAZ

[LasVegas]

Here's a link to a complete HUD system. HUD (http://www.defi-shop.com/product/concept/concept_top.html)

Defi-Link Head Up Display (HUD) - VSD Concept



This product is a full-scale Head Up Display (HUD).



Primary Functions

*Displays Speedometer (digital display) and

*Displays Tachometer (bar, digital display)

*Adjusts the brightness automatically

*Special display (displays engine speed at the time of idling)

*High visibility display by adopting V.S.D. technology (super high bright VFD)

*The brightness is adjusted automatically. (Sensor is included in the product.)

*Two super high brightness LED indicators are included for configurable warning indicators.

*The structure of the installation allows angled adjustment.

*Optionally displays a range of other data – Oil pressure, Water temp etc (See at bottom for more information)



About the Dim Sensor

Self dimmer control system (Dim sensor is attached).

The brightness of the display is adjusted automatically. The brightness decreases when driving through a tunnel or at night.



About the LED Indicators

Green and red LEDs with super high brightness are provided as indicators. LEDs light according to the value set up for WARNING variables. The WARNING values can be set.



Optional Functions when combined with Defi-link Control Unit II (Sold Separately)

Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT and sensors need to be connected to Defi-link Control Unit II to obtain the following functionality.

*Oil pressure(bar, digital display)

*Oil temperature(digital display)

*Water temperature(digital display)

*Fuel pressure(bar, digital display)

*Exhaust temperature(digital display)

*Warning function(LED, digital display)

*Replay function

*Record function

*Indicates warning for not only the displayed information but also the information which is not displayed.

*Warm-up display(for water temperature or oil temperature)

*A terminal to read out the water or oil temperature

*A terminal to connect Defi-Link Meter

[LasVegas]

TAZ..the above system seems to be available. You can start with a basic system and add from there. For prices just do a search for "defi hud system"

[tower]

Taz,

I want to draft a longer reply when I get time to re-read your last long post. For now, sufficeth to say, somebody's watchin over you and giving you some extra time. I'm glad to know you are making such good use of it.

Be well,

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Thanks for Your help Jonahs!!

tower I have done allot in my short life and had allot of things happen to Me or been done to Me by others some would called bad I guess.

I had some of the Youth at Church that I have worked with for many years and know Me well, say to Me one time not long ago, man somebody should make a movie out of Your life.
I told Him why it has only been interesting to Me as well as painful, happy, sad, and any other adjective You could think of. I would think eveyone has had a life like that, just to one degree or another better or worse.

Got a big laugh and that was what counted. Many do not have anyone to make them laugh so I try to leave them with that at least when they go on about Their week.
TAZ

[Black 05]

I still would like to see the Head Up Display from a Corvette work in a H2.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Getting back in touch with BLOWNZ06 now. I hope we can pick this back up this week or next. Been real busy getting Mall Queen ready for a show but, now getting sicker than a dog and looking bad to go. Just a sinus infection but, I fight immune weakness alittle still but, nothing like before. It is supposed to be raining all day Saturday so that takes allot of the fun out of it. 3000 cars, trucks, suvs, tractor's, tricylces and I quess about anything else that can be driven or pulled in. So needless to say not an inside show and do not care to stand in the rain because of health. There are 2 big ones in Texas I think 1 in June and 1 in July that I hope to get to. Do not have dates or places with Me right now but, when time gets closer I'll let Texas Guys know and maybe some can come by and see Me to say Hi. Have picked up some sponsors and got some last minute stuff and changed from the funcky graphics to an artist doing some air brush designs to look at. Painter finshed painting the supercharger Stealth Gray and polishing all the fins and raised surfaces on it now. Changed what we were doing to a nicer paint job on SC so it will delay install till after weekend. We are painting allot of the brakets and pulleys to match and decided to chrome just about everything We can find under the hood.
Hoping to have HUD worked out with BLOWNZ06 by end of May if not sooner. He is sort of waiting on Me but, to many projects and not enough hands. He has been working on a nice seemless way to mount if We can get it to work. From His comments and towers along with a few others it seems like it should be doable. They both opperate on class 2 serial feeds and did find the Vette does have a board in back of cluster that should be able to be removed and it will translate the serial feed to signal projector can understand. If My Hummer Ser. Manager and the regional Service director for Chevy both undertood what I asked the h2 and vette send the same feeds but, just not enabled in H2 but, they are there. The taps would have to be located as I have not been able to find the numbers for them on the H2 PCM from the 2004 Techline software from GM and the Hummer Ser. manager has not called Me back with locations, he is trying to find out for sure. Most likely I'm not looking in the right place in the software but, really have been busy on the Queen and had to drop it for just a short while.

I go in for Blood panels 5/11 and have been fairly good lately but, have been Umping fastpitch softball for girls and feeling a little tired but, hoping numbers are good. If not Doc always wants Me to stop something to see if it helps and I know He will say stop Umping but, I Love doing it. It is so hard to get anyone to do it. Honestly it is because of the fans. Had a guy not liking My plate call Tuesday night and He got on a cell like He knew somebody and wanted to know My name. I called time went to the fence asked the guy what He needed. Wanted My name? Ok I'm Rick Love and is there a problem? He said He thought I was not doing a good job. I said does not surprise me since Your team is getting the crap kicked out of them. What do you want Me to do cheat for Your team so they will not lose as bad. It is obvious they not going to win this game unless the other team goes home now. He said something on the phone and it was their pitchers Dad. I had already warned the coach that unless His pitcher let's Me get back behind the plate to call strikes it is hard to do as i was moving into position the girl pitched what I thought may have been a strike and I called it a ball because I was still standing up and not done in the strike zone to see for sure, I give the batter the benefit of the doubt. This was all explained and the guy said well Her dad is so and so and He tells Her when the batter is in the box it is legal to pitch. This is correct in USSSA but, I informed Him even though this is so if I'm not there to make call it does not matter how many pitchs she throws it will be a ball because unless the rule HAS BEEN CHANGED IN BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL IN THE LAST 30 YEARS THE PITCHER OR THE FANS CANNOT CALL THEIR OWN BALLS AND STRIKES.
I then asked for the phone to passed through the fence and got on it with the Dad and asked did He coach His daughter all the time from a phone? He said no. I asked did he coach her at home? Yes I very nicely told Him He is doing his daughter a disservice because if He is teaching Her to pitch the ball as hard as she is
She is litterally wearing herself out and throwing so hard Her accurancy is suffering horribly. Throwing hard is not what all the game is about. I suggest You seek a real pitching coach or if You like I would be glad to help as I have trained many fastpitch pitchers and I have called 2 of Your daughters games and have seen enough that I could change allot of what she does, teach her some fenesse pitchs and let her slow down and last a game instead of 3 innings. He was dumbfounded as He and the other coaches acted like I was supposed to know who this goof was and like He would have something to do with me getting to Ump. I explained number one they were not from this park or this city and there is nothing they could do to stop My Umping as I have taught many that are out here now and everyone in this area knows that i have been here along time and reside on the board of directors for sports at this park. Not because I'm all that but, because We have so many know it all parents that We have hard time getting people to be on the board much less Ump. I will be here as long as I want to be.
He said Thanks for the offer to coach his daughter. I said good night and have a good evening and handed the phone back and the next 2 innings to finish the game were quite peaceful as I shocked everyone including My field partner and the fact that the team in question was run ruled but, because there was time left i continued the game so the girls could have the practice time. Most Umps get them over to get away and make more money for the short time they are on the field and go sit down and drink a coke. I do not allow it when I have plate and it is My game to controll as it is exactly what i tell the Ump with Me, it is about the kids not about how much money You can make. If You look at it that way You will never move up in level of Umping as We are graded and get to advance to reginals and nationals of which I'm proud to say I have earned My way to 2 different age group nationals all expense paid and one is in Orlando. But, I take pride in it and would pay My own way for the privledge.
Well as usually i got of track but, I thought this was quite humorous as i was told later that most who came up to talk to Me said they had never seen an Ump do something like that by taking a phone call from a complaining long distance parent coach. I told them it was My pleasure and as long as it is not made a habit I would be glad to discuss over the phone during a game what any of them may have a question about.
They said no thanks it looked a little humilating and they could not believe their eyes or that anyone would even think about doing that. I told them well I'm just weird that way but, the horible thing is I had to let clock run, because of that in the long run hurt the guys daughters team. Not thay could have come back and one but, if nothing else it cost them the ability to have more practice time, it is a rule I conduct my games by so kids can be out there longer and get their moneys worth instead of being out there for 40 minutes instead 75 minutes of alloted time.
Situation controlled and more parents left knowing and word will spread that when Rick is there at the plate just cheer fuss about calls but, be general about it or it is possible to be embarrassed by an Ump. If You do not make a scene Rick will not make a scene to use You for an example of how not to be a bad fan.
Well hope some of You got a laugh out of this picturing it in Your head or at least those of you who coach or Umpire.
TAZ

[Black 05]

How are you guys coming on the HUD?

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

BLOWNZ06 is taking a break for His 1 year wedding aniversary. We should have something more concrete in early June. Hold up has been My fault but, so many things going. I hope to have it installed by end of June. So far everything We see and the Hummer Techs and Corvette Techs I have talked to seem to think it will work. His research seems to bare it out as well. Locating euip. at a reasonable price has slowed it down some.
He has another nice trick He has built into His H2 that I'm going to add. He is going to redesign it to do what I need and in a way that it will be different to do what i want. Cannot tell anyone anything yet. Want to see it works to see if it works setup the way I want it.

I will update HUD as soon as We have something concrete. Do not want anyone getting hopes up until I have it in and working to make sure. He sees no catch to making it work. He is trying to design it in a way to add it so it is sleek and seamless. All He will have to do is ship it to Me and I set it up with little or no mods on My end is what We are trying for.
I hope this all works. It will be cool if it does.
TAZ

[Black 05]

Hows it going guys? There are Corvette heads up display on Ebay.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

We have HUD from Corvette in hands and when BLOWNZ06 gets back from His first wedding aniversary cruise it will go faster now.
TAZ

[BLOWNZO6]

Hey all.. WOW... lots of interest here.. this is great.

I just got home at 9pm tonight.. my box of parts is here. Hoping to get this wired up tomorrow.. depends on what is going on. I think I will have some time to get it working very quickly.

Will update you guys when I have more information.

[Black 05]

How is it going???? Are you guys any further???

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Black 05 We are getting real close. Blown thinks in the next couple of weeks and he will ship it to Me to install and run it.
He ended having to order some special conectors and parts that We did not forsee until He got it torn down and begin to backward engineer. He feels comfortable that it will work.
Soo as We have it installed and tested We will post on the forum. We are tryng to pin down all the cost so We can tell those who want them what they will need to spend. Blown has a good access to Vette HUD's at wa y lower price than I had been searching and finding.
TAZ

[MotorsportsAuthority aka Dragon]

;D

[Black 05]

Hows it going guys???? Anything new????

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

We are waiting on one part to come in. It is due anytime and BlownZ06 will rap it up quickly. We are so close it hurts. The part was backordered but, We cannot advance without it. The crazy thing is it is like a $25 thing holding up a bunch of investment so far. But, that is the way it usually is. A dime holding up a $20,000 car from being given back to it's owner.
Seriously there are no 2 people wanting to get this done now than Z06 and TAZ. He is being careful to make sure it all works and running down the pins to get info etc. He is building a seamless design for install and trying to make it as plug and play as possible. We just cannot get any farther towards those things till that little part gets in.
TAZ

[Boar-Ral]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LasVegas:
Here's a link to a complete HUD system. HUD (http://www.defi-shop.com/product/concept/concept_top.html)

Defi-Link Head Up Display (HUD) - VSD Concept

This product is a full-scale Head Up Display (HUD). </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I purchased this Heads Up Display three years ago when I owned my Chevrolet Avalanche. It is an adequate HUD, and not as small as it looks in the photograph. It displays engine RPMs, speed, etc. but I think I prefer the appearance of the factory HUD in GM vehicles. Defi has released a new HUD system that is much nicer, but I have not had much luck locating a reseller, though their web site does list a few. I would still be using my HUD system if the car audio shop didn't fry it when they were working on my vehicle. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Boar-Ral]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RLTAZH2:
We are waiting on one part to come in. It is due anytime and BlownZ06 will rap it up quickly. We are so close it hurts. The part was backordered but, We cannot advance without it. The crazy thing is it is like a $25 thing holding up a bunch of investment so far. But, that is the way it usually is. A dime holding up a $20,000 car from being given back to it's owner.
Seriously there are no 2 people wanting to get this done now than Z06 and TAZ. He is being careful to make sure it all works and running down the pins to get info etc. He is building a seamless design for install and trying to make it as plug and play as possible. We just cannot get any farther towards those things till that little part gets in.
TAZ </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I am looking forward to seeing this project to completion. I have wanted to install a GM HUD system for years, and if this can all be built into a box we can mount on the dash above the instrument cluster, it would be fantastic. I really do not want to cut into the dashboard. Good luck with the project, and let us know if you make any progress.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

BLOWNZ06 is trying very hard to make it a seamless install. He has several ideas. We are or He is going to disamantle the dash to see which will be the best way to mount it. fortunately Z06 is an engineer for a large plastic injection molding company and travels allot. We do now think We have the last of the parts. Waiting on Him to get with Me. He is trying to see what it would take to remove the panel right over the gauge cluster and do a mold to fit HUD in and reinstall with same texture and colors in what ever H2 it goes in. If a mold will not help then i will have My glass guys work on a mounting system that will look good but, it will look customized. Not off the wall but, like no one else got one like it type deal. Z06 is very sharp and expect Him to have something. It will most likely He and i working together to build and sell them as low as We can so all Hummer Buds can have it if they want. He is the brains and I'm the banker type thing. The main cost probably He and I see is a regular supply of the Vette HUD's at consistant price, He is working on that also. I had looked everywhere for one and had one located about to buy when Z06 PM'd Me and said hold up and He beat My price by over $200 on the complete Hud and speedo cluster with it and i was just buying the HUD. So We are going to try and subsidize the cost by reselling the dash cluster to recoup some of the money invested in buying the HUD in the first place. Does not look like the people with them want to seperate HUD out which is just good business.
We will try hard to get cost down as best We can but, there are just some set cost that We will have no control over. If someone selling the HUD's figure out what We are doing it could cause price to go up. You know supply and demand. What We are thinking once it is perfected Z06 will go out and locate as many as possible along with the parts We have had to wait on and buy up a bunch to stabilize the price for a while at a time. Once We have not been back to buy some for a while the price hopefully will go down and We will jump in and buy a bunch more. He and I are just going to have to run it as a business if for no reason but, to control cost for everyone.
I have learned Z06 is as honest a guy i have met in a while and I gave Him My word and He his that We would work together to get this out to forum Buddies at the best price and so far We have kept Our word to each other and see no reason it will not continue. We are doing our best to help all here. Later We hope to make some money selling them on website and I will take several to every show i compete in and sell some there. Just hold on He is going as fast as He can with his traveling schedule.
Sorry but, on the size of unit the projector is only 2" thick and would not take up much room with a complete box that would have controls etc. on it. Where it will get a little taller is the H2 shield is so straight up and down the projector will have to be mounted tiltled more towards the glass to hit shield at correct angle. No need for special windshield or coating or a layer to add to inside of glass. I did visit with a guy that does retrofits to old Vettes and He says he shoots it right onto factory glass and all he sees is it is a little lighter than with coating. He sent me a pic of HUD on each type of glass and it was barely noticable. The projector uses phosphorous just as the military jet HUD does. I talked to a guy that works for a company near where i live and He designs and builds screens and projector for military and commercial use and He said should not be a problem running it with plain glass.
TAZ

[Black 05]

Hi Guy
WOW!!! You guys are doing a great job. I hope all goes well for you on the rest of the project. I wish I could help in some way. I can't wait to see the finished product. Thanks for keeping us posted.

[Boar-Ral]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RLTAZH2:
BLOWNZ06 is trying very hard to make it a seamless install. He has several ideas. We are or He is going to disamantle the dash to see which will be the best way to mount it. fortunately Z06 is an engineer for a large plastic injection molding company and travels allot. We do now think We have the last of the parts. Waiting on Him to get with Me. He is trying to see what it would take to remove the panel right over the gauge cluster and do a mold to fit HUD in and reinstall with same texture and colors in what ever H2 it goes in. If a mold will not help then i will have My glass guys work on a mounting system that will look good but, it will look customized. Not off the wall but, like no one else got one like it type deal. Z06 is very sharp and expect Him to have something. It will most likely He and i working together to build and sell them as low as We can so all Hummer Buds can have it if they want. He is the brains and I'm the banker type thing. The main cost probably He and I see is a regular supply of the Vette HUD's at consistant price, He is working on that also. I had looked everywhere for one and had one located about to buy when Z06 PM'd Me and said hold up and He beat My price by over $200 on the complete Hud and speedo cluster with it and i was just buying the HUD. So We are going to try and subsidize the cost by reselling the dash cluster to recoup some of the money invested in buying the HUD in the first place. Does not look like the people with them want to seperate HUD out which is just good business.
We will try hard to get cost down as best We can but, there are just some set cost that We will have no control over. If someone selling the HUD's figure out what We are doing it could cause price to go up. You know supply and demand. What We are thinking once it is perfected Z06 will go out and locate as many as possible along with the parts We have had to wait on and buy up a bunch to stabilize the price for a while at a time. Once We have not been back to buy some for a while the price hopefully will go down and We will jump in and buy a bunch more. He and I are just going to have to run it as a business if for no reason but, to control cost for everyone.
I have learned Z06 is as honest a guy i have met in a while and I gave Him My word and He his that We would work together to get this out to forum Buddies at the best price and so far We have kept Our word to each other and see no reason it will not continue. We are doing our best to help all here. Later We hope to make some money selling them on website and I will take several to every show i compete in and sell some there. Just hold on He is going as fast as He can with his traveling schedule.
Sorry but, on the size of unit the projector is only 2" thick and would not take up much room with a complete box that would have controls etc. on it. Where it will get a little taller is the H2 shield is so straight up and down the projector will have to be mounted tiltled more towards the glass to hit shield at correct angle. No need for special windshield or coating or a layer to add to inside of glass. I did visit with a guy that does retrofits to old Vettes and He says he shoots it right onto factory glass and all he sees is it is a little lighter than with coating. He sent me a pic of HUD on each type of glass and it was barely noticable. The projector uses phosphorous just as the military jet HUD does. I talked to a guy that works for a company near where i live and He designs and builds screens and projector for military and commercial use and He said should not be a problem running it with plain glass.
TAZ </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I cannot commit to purchasing one right away, but I definitely will as soon as I can afford it. This is something I have wanted for awhile. While the Defi HUD is nice, I would prefer something built for the vehicle. Well, built for this vehicle more than the Defi is. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

I have heard defi works good bt, I just do not like the look of box etc. It just would not work for shows. thus began My interest in building one to integrate inot H2 dash.
So will see how it turns out.
TAZ

[Boar-Ral]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RLTAZH2:
I have heard defi works good bt, I just do not like the look of box etc. It just would not work for shows. thus began My interest in building one to integrate inot H2 dash.
So will see how it turns out.
TAZ </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I agree. I tried to hide the Defi projector, but it was difficult. I'll be keeping an eye on this project.

[Black 05]

Hi guys, how is the project going?????

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Very very close. Have view in projector BLOWNZ06 said but missing some info and a few other minor problems We hope. I'm expecting a new update soon. He has had to order plugs to add for install and some have not worked well and he has had to try different one. He is very persistent. His business trips is the only thing that slows Him down or I think He would work on it 24 hours a day.
We are at a point to where We may need to tap into some OBD2 wires coming into the port plug and BlOWN had not planned on a unit for His rig just yet so is hesitant to star cutting into His wiring. I do not blame Him so when He gets far enough to where that needs to be done I have asked Him to just send everything to Me with His directions of what He wants to try and let Me cut into My wiring. So that is sort of where We are at right now. Waiting on Him to get to that point and deciding if He is or not going to tap wires. I'm encouraging Him not to do it and just let Me do that. He could wan to trade His and I'm not going to so i do not want that issue to even have to come up for Him if he were to trade.
so waiting for Him to let me know which way to go next.
TAZ

[Black 05]

How is it going??? It has been a while since you upgated.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

We are still progressing. I have the base unit in My hands. I need to hook up to H2 and run some tests for BLOWNZ06 and then send it back so He can decided how to make the unit fit in the H2 dash in a seemless type install.

The H2 is apart and cannot test yet. Just got the complete exhaust back from Jet Coat getting them sterling coated to go with all the chrome and paint underside. We still have allot of the engine bay apart working on chroming but, it is not going well. I'm hoping I do not have to give up on that part. We are doing some unigue things in the engine bay area that I do not think any of the show H2's I have seen have tried or thought of. Not going to give up just yet though. But wearing on My nerves some.

All the electrical is apart with headliner down to mount amps on ceiling and 12" flipdown in the rear for the 3rd row passengers to watch. It will folded down at shows to run sponsor loops on also. Will have 12" touch screen in dash and headrest screens for middle row riders. It is going to be a few more weeks for Us to get all this back together before I can hook up HUD. We are trying to find the most simple way possible to enclose and connect wiring so that it can be done by someone with even just a little ability in the area to install themselves. If not then it can be taken to a sound shop and have them install.
Hoping to come up with a kit so that the rear wheel well cover areas can be removed and new enclosures with subs already mounted along with overhead amps with or without flipdown screen can be installed almost just as a swap out, with running some wires.

Sorry but, it is taking allot longer than We could even have imagined on the HUD. Just having so many projects going on at once It is most likely the last thing We finish. It is working in preleminary tests. I just did not want to slap something half done on My rig and definetly not on someone else's rig. I have to have a great look with install for the shows so hoping in another 30 to 60 days it will be done. I hope.

TAZ

[Black 05]

Thanks for the update. are you going to be at the SEMA show in Vegas in Nov.????

[BLOWNZO6]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Black 05:
Thanks for the update. are you going to be at the SEMA show in Vegas in Nov.???? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes Rick is going to be there.. I will be around as well. Going out on Nov 1 and staying until the 5th. Will be nice to meet him finally.

We are working on a few things together, I hope we can get to some sort of solution by the time SEMA is around. A few hurdles to get over as far as packaging goes, but the unit does work. I had a working Corvette cluster sitting on my front seat in my H2. I sent Rick the prototype harness and cluster for a few more connections that need to be tapped into.

Should be neat when it is done.

[Black 05]

How is it going??? Going to have it at the SEMA show?? I am going to be there and would love to see it.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

No it will not be I do not think. It is all My fault and not Blown. When He finished what He needed it came to Me righ at that time that My rig was stripped inside out from end to end gettiong paint electrical dash out for 12" just on and on . then We had a show and of course My rig gets worked on after hours cause a guy walks in with $10,000 and wants a paint job in a week well You just stop everything and do it or He will just go somewhere else unless He knows of Dragons quality. Honestly rightnow there are 12 custom jobs waiting , 3 engines, We had a Suzuki dealer go buy several motorcycles and wants us to customize them for Him so He can sell them for more. I'm really hoping to do My tests after this week but, right now it is in paint and My dash is in many pieces. We are working as much at night as We are trying to get it ready to take to SEMA. We have 4 companies wanting to use it and possibly as a back up if one does not show that may be cutting it close. So We are hauling it i think and if nothing else having a sharp ride to travel around in and show Our logo. really hope one of the companies use it so We get expenses covered. I had offered someone i knew for just rooms and fuel then He did not need it and others found out so i felt bound to leave it for that. So if they get it it will be a cheap show price for somebody. It will have around $100,000 in it by the time We are through counting labor and puchase etc. It will be SEMA quality and will make the same deal for another company if they need it. i feel it is not right to start jacking up deal when i gave my word up front and know many now abut it.
I hope I can get the HUD to Blown so He can finfish and get it back for us to get it in for SEMA or install it at SEMA since We will be meeting Him there.

TAZ