I share some of the concern about the short wheelbase, but I also remember seeing these real short trucks on the road in the past, so I know it was once common.
I'd like to have something real short like that just to move my trailer and other things around here at home. On the road I like my extended cab, full box, pickup with a 130+ inch wheelbase. But parking it at home, and getting it in the right place can be a challenge because its so long.