Two from me before and after use:

1983 would have been NATO green from factory I think.

Depends on the year but originally they were delivered Deep Bronze Green with shiny capping.

I enjoyed stripping back the paint on mine, it's a bit like an archeological dig, you start to find all the layers and markings. But NATO paint really laughs in the face of Nitromors doesn't it?

Yes break light circuit is live without ignition, so are the main lights for that matter.

I don't think so, I only know of two other RN owners from other sites, I'm sure there are more but Lightweight owners are a rare bunch and those that use Internet forums are rarer still.

I found the link... http://www.land-rover-lightweight.co.uk/Infrared.html Have I been gone that long? Just been really busy. Not sure what my plans are for shows yet as I'm gearing up for a Marathon assault course in May, once that's out of the way I might be able to find some play time during the s...

There are diagrams on the IR circuit, I'll dig the link out in a moment. But most people disconnect that circuit as it's known for shorting out.

Dry weather and time have been the hardest parts, and finding a temperature to get paint to stick.

The After shots. Onto the next job, the windscreen.

Some phots of the repair of the bulkhead