For fun - Overall Size / Wheelbase of Slate truck compared to other vehicles

GToddC5 · Wednesday at 9:56 AM

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 actually surprised at the results - It's not as tiny as I had imagined! (TWSS)

Slate Auto Pickup Truck For fun - Overall Size / Wheelbase of Slate truck compared to other vehicles 1756313707925-oq

Edit to add:
Slate WB = 108.9"
Toyota Pickup WB = 103.0"
Bronco 2DR. WB = 100.4"

RevCaptJack · Wednesday at 10:51 AM

GToddC5 said:
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 actually surprised at the results - It's not as tiny as I had imagined! (TWSS)

Edit to add:
Slate WB = 108.9"
Toyota Pickup WB = 103.0"
Bronco 2DR. WB = 100.4"

I’ll be replacing my smart with the Slate. So it’s going to feel really big!

sodamo · Wednesday at 11:18 AM

RevCaptJack said:
I’ll be replacing my smart with the Slate. So it’s going to feel really big!

Going from my Tundra 1794 Crew so we should average out.

E90400K · Wednesday at 12:45 PM

RevCaptJack said:
I’ll be replacing my smart with the Slate. So it’s going to feel really big!

Smart... the soccer ball for 18-wheelers.

E90400K · Wednesday at 12:51 PM

GToddC5 said:
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 actually surprised at the results - It's not as tiny as I had imagined! (TWSS)

Edit to add:
Slate WB = 108.9"
Toyota Pickup WB = 103.0"
Bronco 2DR. WB = 100.4"

The inventive me wants badly to buy a salvaged 4-door Bronco and convert it to a 2-door pickup. I've had the design in my head for a few years now.

GToddC5 · Wednesday at 1:06 PM

E90400K said:
The inventive me wants badly to buy a salvaged 4-door Bronco and convert it to a 2-door pickup. I've had the design in my head for a few years now.

That is a much desired concept! Check this out from 5 years ago:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-trail-truck-concept.3074/

E90400K · Wednesday at 1:29 PM

GToddC5 said:
That is a much desired concept! Check this out from 5 years ago:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-trail-truck-concept.3074/

At the official launch my understanding was a Bronco pickup to compete with the Comanche was in the pipeline as a model. My plan was to drive the Bronco for the time it took Ford to release the Bronco Pickup. Very disappointed it did not come to fruition.

GToddC5 · Wednesday at 2:10 PM

E90400K said:
At the official launch my understanding was a Bronco pickup to compete with the Comanche was in the pipeline as a model. My plan was to drive the Bronco for the time it took Ford to release the Bronco Pickup. Very disappointed it did not come to fruition.

That same B6G user posted a cool 2 door "Longboard" concept in '21, and look at the ad that popped up while I was just peepin' it!

Slate Auto Pickup Truck For fun - Overall Size / Wheelbase of Slate truck compared to other vehicles 1756328992160-rz

Sparkie · 2025-08-28T07:24:46-0700

GToddC5 said:
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 actually surprised at the results - It's not as tiny as I had imagined! (TWSS)

Edit to add:
Slate WB = 108.9"
Toyota Pickup WB = 103.0"
Bronco 2DR. WB = 100.4"

Nice looking Bronco.
It explains your Slate avatar.

ScooterAsheville · 2025-08-28T07:44:09-0700

If Ford would just chop off the back of the Bronco 2-door, I'd buy one as a personal runabout trucklet in a heartbeat. At 174" long, it's the same length as the Slate. I guess Ford ran the sales projections and didn't see a market. It's a head scratcher to me.

GToddC5 · 2025-08-28T07:51:55-0700

ScooterAsheville said:
If Ford would just chop off the back of the Bronco 2-door, I'd buy one as a personal runabout trucklet in a heartbeat. At 174" long, it's the same length as the Slate. I guess Ford ran the sales projections and didn't see a market. It's a head scratcher to me.

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/

nevermindkid · 2025-08-28T10:03:03-0700

There is a feature on Slate's website that compares silhouettes of Slate to a few current vehicles out there. Found it handy. After seeing a Slate in person in Detroit, I say it compares in size to Ford Bronco Sport (you know, Bronco's little brother)

Richard Killian · 2025-08-28T11:08:52-0700

GToddC5 said:
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 actually surprised at the results - It's not as tiny as I had imagined! (TWSS)

Edit to add:
Slate WB = 108.9"
Toyota Pickup WB = 103.0"
Bronco 2DR. WB = 100.4"

I’ve been saying this. It’s not a criticism, but the Slate is by no means tiny! It is smaller than any current pickups, but not small when compared to a 70’s Datsun trick

AZFox · 2025-08-28T12:27:10-0700

The early Bronco half-cab had a 92-inch wheelbase.

Slate Auto Pickup Truck For fun - Overall Size / Wheelbase of Slate truck compared to other vehicles Bronco_Half-Cab

AZFox · 2025-08-28T12:35:16-0700

The International Harvester Scout 80 half-cab's wheelbase is 100 inches.

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