Can I drive without the canvas?

[Jake D]

I have the canvas at a shop getting a window sewn in (trying to fix it up some to possibly sell the car) and I have the top in the service position.

If I need to drive the car, can i retract the top without the canvas on it?
If it can be retracted, then could the car be driven once the frame is down?

I wasn't planning on driving it, but the engine in my bike might have taken a crap on me on the way to work. Going to try and diagnose it when I get off work.

Thanks, Jake