Heh, nice ideas, but for some of us, just buying a '96 softtop isn't practical.
The only spot mine leaks is between my Vmania windows and top of the windshield, where there's no weatherstripping. I'd imagine I can install some small pieces myself.
Doesn't much matter since I try not to drive it in the rain anyway. However, had it in two rainstorms, and the aforementioned place was the only leak.