Oh! Ok then, never mind.
If he cuts it, make sure he stays way the heck away from where you will want to do work. If he uses a torch to whack it out, it will be warped all to heck.
Einar is dead on. PRACTICE a lot before you slice your hood. I've seen a bunch more hoods ruined by welding than done right. A BUNCH more.
Also don't forget that you've got an inner structure that you will have to either work around or remove the skin from the structure.