It would make no sense to shape the already complex logistic hurdles around delivering 100k vehicles by prioritizing who pressed "buy it now" first.
I could be wrong, but I think they're smarter than that.
What the Slate Truck needs is a tail gate that can lock open at the same height as the top of the 2x6 bed boards.
And if it doesn't, I'll rig something up to force it like I did on my S-10.
Like this:
Frankly, should be a standard feature on all pickups.
"No sorry, we just sold that this morning, we do have The Texas Blooming Onion package with the bed mounted deep fryer for $37,950. Can we start the paperwork?"
Bumper sticker Slate (could you fund the price of a Slate by selling space on it? Like a Mexican restaurant table covered with your local CPAs and insurance salesmen.)