Just got a 450

[jbourne]

Folks. I have always wanted a Cerb, but I came across a barn find 450 I felt would be just WRONG to leave by the wayside. But that said, I am going to need a LOT of help as it’s 1) my first TVR and 2) I’m nowhere NEAR Europe.

I am waiting to get it into the garage. I can definitely confirm there is no key and no passenger seat. I am suspecting there’s a chance there’s no ECU. Can anyone advise where to start at least for keys? Once I get it here I’ll do a full inventory and see what’s what.

Honestly, super excited.

[pmc_3]

Ignition barrel is Vauxhall Cavalier, should be able to get one with a key on eBay and someone on here had instructions for an immobiliser bypass. Jules at Kits and Classics had some good used ECU's on the shelf if you find you need one.

[PabloGee]

I can help with the immobiliser bypass, just PM me with your email address.
If you will be reupholstering, maybe look for Cerbera or Tuscan seats, or MX-5 seats will go in with a bit of modification to the rail (and probably easier to come by).
For the ECU - if you have the budget, go for Emerald with coil packs, it will be a lot better than the original ECU and mechanical ignition system. Alternative ECUs are out there, MegaSquirt, Canems, tehy should also be available with a replacement loom; Speeduino if you are very hands on with build and programming.
Sounds like you'll have some fun with that...