[kabel]

I did try propping up the left side and push down on the right side, but not with the actuators attached (actuators are not currently connected). I may try with that again. I can live with manual operation of the top, but the car just looks silly with one side of the clam-shell sticking up

umm, thanks pboxster(?) I know bob and his top shop but I plan on doing this myself. When I have the time I intend to pull everything out (motor, cables, transmissions etc), clean, lube, and re-install.