Minor update to this conundrum.
With the break in travel and spring snow storms, I was able to pull the rear springs on one side and dig a little deeper into why the rear is at the top of it's travel.
The springs end up being approx 13.5" long so that must mean that they are in fact the two stripe windings.. Thanks for that info Simon. They also have their fair share of rust, although nothing too terrible, and are certainly better off than the lower spring cups!
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At this point I have ordered some good used spring cup assemblies from SAV along with a back up light switch so I can add a simple light out back. I also have a used set of better condition rear springs, courtesy of Mr. Zero, to install once the new cups come in. Fresh Doetsch shocks will round out the rear end, whether it sits lower or not!