I'll probably go the 15" way as it gives more sidewall, less chance of rim damage. As for my changes I'm playing round with the front end a bit having severely cut the cladding back and the body work underneath, I've also messed around with the grill but it's taking me forever as my company keeps sending me to Houston (in Houston at the moment). The only good side is I can buy bits for the VX , just bought a Safari Bar from Tone, he always helps me out.
As for the roof chop I'm still considering the best way to do it.

BTW...I went to Leeds grammar School back in the 70's!
I'm originally from Yorkshire but have moved around a lot over the years, we were only in Harrogate for a year or so, loved everything but the weather