Just stumbled across this BAT listing, and maybe this gem from 40 years ago is the true inspiration!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-puch-300gd-2/
And I'll also add that my 2021 Badlands MSRP quickly shot up ~12k more to build something comparable in just a couple model years. I imagine a ~25k blank Slate won't get cheaper over the years, and quickly get to a ~30k blank Slate in no time.
The true magic of the pineapple pizza on the Bronco forum was in the early days. Somehow it seemed that whenever a pineapple pizza debate was mentioned we'd suddenly get a meaningful glimpse or update of the Bronco progress. It became like a beacon (Mmmm, bacon) when not overused.
I waited 18...
Yep, there's a couple brave souls that have pulled off customs and they are well received. I'd also love a U14 style Bronco. Maybe the Bronco 7G . . .
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/poll-if-ford-made-a-6gen-u14-half-cab-would-you-buy.17496/
I thought it would be fun to help envision the actual size of the Slate compared to other vehicles. Of course the method of scaling pics in AutoCAD is imperfect, I think generally it's close enough. I chose a past ride of mine, a 1992 Toyota Pickup, and a current ride, a 2021 Bronco. I'm...
I learned patience the hard way, from my Bronco experience: Reserved on 7/14/20 and took delivery on 1/03/22
I'll be thrilled to death if the Slate comes through in under 2 years.
Howdy folks, I just found out about this fun little truck today. I have been very resistant to EVs up until now because nothing seemed fun enough. My current DD is a '21 Bronco, and I think this little truck would be an incredible stablemate to take over the DD duty. Not sure on color, but for...