Problem 1: Chiwanese parts are sub-substandard and you always get what you pay for. Never expect them to fit or act like OEM regardless of what anybody says.
Problem 2: As stated, bodyshop screwed up. Car should have NEVER been painted until panel fit was right. Kinda makes one wonder about the rest of their work under the paint.
Granted photos don't show true story but from what I can see it seems as though some creative jockeying around and shimming should make most of that go away.
Your chance at a 100 point show car went away with the Chiwanese parts. Now you just need to make due and live with it or redo the restoration using only NOS or OEM parts.
Bottom line, lesson learned and you still have a decent car.
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