Hey Jim, I sure would like to see some pictures of your Volvo Camper conversion. I've allways liked the Volvo Fire and Ambulance trucks, almost bought one from europe but shyed away due to not knowing how hard it would be to import it on my own.
Josh, nice Delica. The Volvo Pinzgauer dilema is a toss-up as far as I'm concerned. I don't own a Volvo but did quite a bit of research into them as well as the Pinzgauer. I ended up with a Pinzgauer but would have been just as happy with a Volvo, in either case for me it had to be a 6x6.
As far as the solid axle vs. independent, they are both limited in travel in stock form, and in my opinion should stay that way. You may get some more out of the Volvo with custom work if thats your goal.
Get what you want, either way you won't stop smiling for a month straight.
Miles