Newbie Looking For Input For a Great Handling GL

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I am now ready to resume work on my '72 1302. (Health problems forced me to shelve the body-off project for quite sometime.)

Though I would like to be able to put in a Porshce or Berg 5 spd gearbox and a Type IV motor, I shan't for the moment. I require a friendly daily driver that can pass Emissions. (In addition, fitment of a 5 spd and a Type IV are probably beyond my abilities and present budget.)

I am after a "sport suspension" (including a stidff rear end). I'll lower the car as far as possible and install anti roll bars (front and rear) as well as a strut brace and a new steering damper.

I plan on installing drilled and slotted discs on all corners.

I do like the appearance of both Fuchs and tele-dial wheels. I don't know if I should go with 7" x 15" front and 8" x 15" rear or just 6" front and 7" rear. I haven't yet decided on tires - 225/50 or 60 series? (I do need four new fenders so width here is not a problem.)

I will search out the appropriate articles on pan repair, suspension, brakes, wheels and tires. I welcome any input here in terms of what I should consider(including specific products) and what web pages I should be seeking out.

I have very limited knowledge, but with copious books and DVDs and lots of advice I am capable of doing most of the project myself. (The only thing that I am now thinking of having done is the body work. It requires heater channel replacement.)

I hope to end up with a great handling and good looking GL.

Cheers