New roof

Time for a new convertible top.
As you can see, the original has had better days.

I removed the top and frame assembly from the car to simplify things.

With the assembly out of the car it was just a simple matter of removing the old top from the frame and then installing the new one. I didn't take any pictures of this but trust me it was the easy part.

Installed into the car.

This was the difficult part.  Stretching the new top to the mounting points was not easy.  I recommend having a second pair of hands to help.  It wasn't terrible but now I see why the shops get the labor fees they charge! 

Letting the heat out

To try and let some of the engine heat out I decided to create some hood vents.

Placement of the hood openings was determined at a low air pressure area of the hood.  The idea is to draw heat out while the car is in motion.  This will also allow more air to flow through the engine compartment.  So first I marked the openings with masking tape and then removed the hood.

Drilled each corner and carefully cut with a metal body saw.  I then finished the shape with a Dremel tool.

After cutting the hood, I installed a fine mesh aluminum screen.

Not perfect but it does the job.

It has made a difference.  Temperatures run about 3 to 5 degrees cooler now.