Thats the way i look at it too i can waste several tops for $2200. i bought a top from AMES perfomance because i live an hour from spofford NH. Its a key convertible top. came with detailed instructions rofl. They basicley said unpack, lay them in sun , attach to car and enjoy. So ive been reading , and when i see a first gen rag top at the cruise nights i take pix of the way the front is attached to the header. your car is almost the same color as mine. I painted it myself its a 2006 nissan 350z daytona pearl blue.
