SO.... here's the deal. I went over the door with a fine toothed comb today. No waves, no ripples, but there is a scuff about a half inch long. I didn't even try and photograph it. It looks like just a little dirt/smudge on the door, but its not. I'm almost thinking its just in the clear coat. In the grand scheme of things, it is very little damage for the amount of flex and impact - dodging bullets. I'll try and get a shot of it sometime and post it up.
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Also, FYI, evidently T-birds are notorious for this massive difference in detents. My locksmith's wife has one and has experienced the same thing. My wife says she's noticed that hefty swing on the way to the second detent too. She also said she was incredibly happy it was me that hit the HC with the door and not her. lol And I mispoke, it is the passengers door. The cars were both backed in.