I can't find my Install DVD.  Do I need it for when i do a Hard Drive upgrade?

I'm trying a DYI project.  I can't find my Install CD (or DVD).  Will i need it after installing a larger Hard Drive?  I have my computer backed up to Time Machine.

Only if you want to install a fresh system. If your current setup is ok and fine with you, can save a lot of time and having to pay for an installer replacement by cloning your current boot volume onto the new and bigger drive.
You will need to get an external case. Quickest is Firewire, USB can do with a bit more time.
Install the new drive in the case, connect to Mac. Use Disk Utility to repartition it to GUID scheme and reformat to Apple Extended (Journaled) format. It will probably come as MBR/NTFS for use in Windoze. Then use Disk Utility's Restore tab to "restore" the internal Macintosh HD volume onto the external blank disk. Test that all is well by booting it up (press Option prior to the startup chime). If all is well exchange the drives and be happy.

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