You could do a rag top like they did on the old Nashcans or Citroen 2CV. Leave the sides in place, add a support between the B pillars. A rag top should be easy to fabricate from there.
It'll be like having a sun roof from the windshield to the rear deck.
http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/197.cfm
http://www.2cvsrus.com/restoration/dolly_pavel/frame_e.htm