has anyone here ever replaced a convertible top themselves?

I have fitted a few. Quick tips.
Start from the back only and not the front (header).
Make sure the holes you have to put in the rear lower section bellow the window, to allow the metal strips threaded posts to poke through. Are measured a few times before you cut the holes. You can not undo making holes This advice will become quite apparent when you start the job. Don't use to much contact glue.
If you want to ask any particular questions that you may not get answers to on here. PM me and I will answer them there.

 

Good morning Spider, any chance you can show a couple shots of how the screw taps for snapping the top cover in place are secured to the frame? One of my screw taps are stripped and does not hold the cover in place very well.

Thank you kindly.
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I'm pretty sure there is a plastic insert under that screw. They fall out, or wear out. I think I've replaced one of my inserts, but it was a while ago.

 

Interesting thread. Taking notes and getting ready myself.

I will be replacing my top in Jan / Feb when I get some time. My plan was to take lots of pictures during the process.

 

Haha

Good luck!

Think I'll wait on mine until you are done!

 

Kind of surprised there have not been others that have fitted roofs.
Seems I am the only one to give any tips, and your welcome by the way
Take heed of my warnings about the metal strip and holes. My first time was tricky, but I think that was down to the maker of the hood. The second time I bought my hood from a German manufactur, this was better made unit, thus a better fit.
Oh yes, another tip. Place masking tape along the bottom of the rear of the roof were it meets the rear fender. This part of the roof slots into a long grove which is part of the body on the inner and outer of the hood. Scratching the paint is a possibility while removing and replacing.