Mine is garaged here in central Florida, but I still clean and treat the top regularly. I used Leno's convertible top treatment, but it doesn't seem to be available any more. 303 had a booth at Mecum with a good price for their top treatment kit. It's a mild cleaner and a protecter spray that...
My wife and I retired in Washington state and made the move back to Florida a little over a year ago. No regrets at all. We live in Deltona, about 25 miles inland(west) of Daytona. Way less taxes and nanny government. Our insurance is still reasonable since we're not in a flood prone area...
I thought the factory spoiler painted body color was just right on a convertible. Bigger spoilers ruin the body lines for me, especially with the top down.
Glad it worked out, and thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Now about that razor, did you borrow your wife's Venus, or is there a Ford P/N for that.....