Bringing the build up to current status:
After waffling back and forth on flaring the car, I pulled the trigger and ordered wheels forcing me to do such.
One of the fronts (18x10.5) is pictured above, rears should have closer to 7"+ of lip (18x12.5).
Delivery of the wheels (and another check from me!) then inspired the body shop to align the new front clip and start mocking the body mods up. These photos are just prior to my last visit back around Easter 2012 time.
DEEP dish! Time for big brakes now too I suppose...