Lets see a photo of the damage. It might just be something as simple as getting a few washers and nuts. If you are already working on the lid bail it might be a good time to switch to stainless nuts, washers, and bolts anyways. Worst case scenario would be getting a new lid bail kit.
If this is on an older performer (I remember you saying you grabbed one) it might be the old style lid bail that does not put the lid straight up at a 90 degree angle. So changing to the new style that does put the lid up at 90 degrees and gives you more access wouldn't be the end of the world. I picked up one of the new lid bail kits for a performer for like $30ish bucks a few weeks back.