Hey Nape, don't be afraid to take the flames off ('cause, you're right, they are pretty goofy...), just get a razor blade and start at one end to get under the vinyl, then pull slowly. Should come right off. if the vinyl has been on there for awhile, it may flake apart, but you can still get completely off with the blade, a few sheets of paper towels and a bottle of windex. It would also help if you could heat it up, either with a heat fun or even hair dryer.
Good luck!
Car looks good otherwise... like the sub in the consel. Does it get kicked by your drunk buddies tho?