I haven't read all the posts but I assume this guy is no longer in business. i do have to say having been in the auto body Industry this is not uncommon work. There are Benz dealerships doing those exact repairs to new $100k cars and owners accepting it.
A quality job is what the owner perceives to be quality. There is always a better way to do something. I have to say although probably not the majority view, this is the difference between a job that say cost $8k and one that costs $16k. If the original shop charged this guy what Bruining? would charge a walk in customer you should go after him legally. Everybody thinks they can weld up some panels and save some cash with body work. Not that this happened here but there are tons of pics posted of work with 50 great replies that make me cringe. You can't judge work by a picture on the internet.
I am not defending anyone but sometimes for a shop it is hard to turn away the quick mig them up jobs and ship it out the door with a nice profit. Not everyone can afford a true metal finished job. Not every build is a $100k car with a $25k sheetmetal and paint bill.
By the looks of the work and what they feel is bad you are in good hands.
Looking good thanks to the Bruning guys... In reply to what ^ he said, there is a difference between say what Bruning charges someone and what a cheaper job costs. However, there is no excuse for those piss poor welds and craftsmanship. Someone would have to be completely blind to get wool pulled over their eyes on that one... If someone is that incapable they should have admitted it and given up instead of wasting these fellas time and energy.
Anyways, can't wait to see more and more pictures as this goes on. Gotta love them E-bodys!
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Even if Chris' 'employee' did the work, Chris NEVER should have let it get to that point! 
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