1966 dart convertible

I can't thank you guys enough. It's amazing when things start fitting together how everything I've seen on here start making sense. Pulled the top frame out today to mock it up and made sure it works. It does, up, down, up, down just like it's supposed to. All the parts and pieces are there. Now, is it better to disassemble the entire frame and blast and paint??? I see all the pivot points are put together with roll pins. I have to repair the header because unfortunately I found this. Am I opening a can of worms? I think it's the right way. Are the felt pieces in the bows supposed to go end to end? I have about a two inch gap there and I think they need replaced even though they seem to be in good shape. The rear bow has wood inside to staple the top to. I assume thats replaceable? Any idea what type of wood??? Or is that a store bought item.
Enough for now.
Thanks all