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Forum: Sprinter Chassis

08-30-2015, 02:47 PM

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I'm back from my trip to SMB Texas in Austin. The summary is that I wasn't able to pick up my van because they are making some modifications due to a reasonable misunderstanding about the build...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis

08-24-2015, 08:53 AM

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Well how time flies - tomorrow is pickup day at SMB Texas.

I can't describe how it is to be finally thinking of closing down the planning/building phase of this van and into the using/enjoying...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis

08-11-2015, 11:49 AM

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Sprinter4WD Miami Build

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Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build

Sorry for the long pause in posting - lots of things going on.

First - the dash electronics are almost completely installed. Matt at Custom Sounds sent me lots of interim pictures and asked great...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis

06-01-2015, 11:34 AM

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Sprinter4WD Miami Build

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Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build

So fantastic news - SMB Texas has my build scheduled for a July 15 completion date. Also, my quote is almost completely solidified.

I've decided to use 3M Thinsulate insulation in place of the...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis

05-28-2015, 11:50 PM

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Sprinter4WD Miami Build

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Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build

Well I hope I'm not going to eclipse any high-price records, though it feels possible. :a3:

I purchased my van from Mercedes-Benz of Miami, and I paid MSRP which was $58,998 plus I got the...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis

05-28-2015, 03:37 PM

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Sprinter4WD Miami Build

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Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build

Hi K9Sprinter

No I didn't put down a deposit. As I recall Paul didn't think I needed to through some combination of factors such as: a) I took a plane trip to make a site visit, b) I had...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis

05-28-2015, 04:01 AM

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Sprinter4WD Miami Build

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Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build

So the great news is that my Sprinter arrived at SMB Texas on April 27. For those interested in timing, it was ordered on November 20, 2014. The van was "produced" in Germany on February 27, 2015,...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis

03-13-2015, 09:43 PM

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Sprinter4WD Miami Build

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Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build

This week I made a trip to the Sportsmobile Austin facility where our van will be built. This is a summary of my trip for anyone who may be interested. I highly recommend making the trip to Austin...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis

03-13-2015, 09:12 PM

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Sprinter4WD Miami Build

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Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build

mindtrip

It sounds like you have caught class-B fever for sure. I had a bout of it before when I was shopping for our used 1997 Roadtrek, and am currently in the throes of a relapse. :a1:

I...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis

03-12-2015, 08:34 PM

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Sprinter4WD Miami Build

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Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build

86Scotty - Thanks! It's good to know that some folks are using the van this way already by choice. It makes it more likely that we won't end up regretting it.

BrianW - Having a "flip down" type...

Forum: Sprinter Chassis

03-10-2015, 07:00 PM

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Sprinter4WD Miami Build

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Sprinter4WD Miami Build

So I've chugged the kool-aid and jumped into a 4x4 Sprinter Sportsmobile. The van itself has been produced on February 27 and is sitting in Germany. I tried to order it with every option I thought...

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