What about the rest of the car? Is it going to get painted?

If so I would have it all done at once if that was possible.

Otherwise I can promise you it will cost more having it all done separate. If it's money? Then save until you can have the whole thing done at once. You will getting better service and a better job that way. IMO

I used to have a challenger like that, with no hood hinges. Because mine was rusted out, I took them off and my hood just laid on the back for like 2 years.

Until one winter day the ice kept it from latching in front and I didn't know it and it flew off the car at about 40 mph. Luckily it didn't hit the windshield or another car when it came down in the middle of the street behind me.