Relax. Hood either latches on both sides or in the center. My 85SD has the center, the parts car both sides. The hoods are the same size & dimension. You'll have to look at the latching mechanism to see if you can transfet latching parts.

With luck, you can find the same color hood & will only need to paint 1 side. You can remove the hood from the hinges. 4 bolts are obvious.

Hinge removal requires removing the plastic liner in the wheel well. You can also remove the fender if you have a reason. The hinge spring is in 1 of 3 slots. Remember which one.

Yes, some hoods are aluminum. I got more money because I noted the aluminum and took it to the scrap yard ~ $25 and the yard in on route for me. You have to show ID and give a thumb print which I don't like but scrap is so expensive that scumbags are stealing it for a living.

Hood cost ~ $100 including hinges. Any 126 has the hood. You only need to check the fastening issue. Completely strip the old one including washer nozzels. You may need them.

Mark position of old hinge. New ones will be close but subject to adjustment.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.