[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

I’d also like to make the top removable. Shouldn’t be too hard. Like a convertible in nice weather.

[familyop]

"I’d also like to make the top removable. Shouldn’t be too hard. Like a convertible in nice weather."

With enough patience, it's doable. That, and and when the design is done, working on it no matter how little time is available in a day.

[familyop]

There have also been some shops that made custom soft tops. Don’t know whether those are still around. If low cost is needed, though, it can be done at home.

For hardtops, there is steel work, of course. But there are also many instructional videos at YouTube for making body components from fiberglass, carbon fiber and various composite/lamination combinations. Windows can be sliding, tilt-out, zippered soft plastic or whatever. Just make sure that there’s some tubing or other framework to keep any body parts that might come loose (or get knocked loose) from hitting passengers.