Follow along as I turn a 2 hour job into a 2 month long fiasco replacing the ratty convertible top on my 2006 Mazda MX-5. Grab yourself some popcorn, a bottle of wine or two, and have a seat on the couch as this is part 1 of a two-part series and it would make a nice relaxing date night for you and your partner.

It's a little like Downton Abbey in that there's very little real drama and things move pretty slow. Also, there's an old guy in it. Be sure to check back in for the exciting finale where we wrap up all the loose ends and put everything to right.