Vise Grip steering wheel

[Pecos Bill]

Chevy Truck Involved In Crash Was Missing This Important Feature​

By George Barta
August 3, 2025 12:01 am

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The Oklahoma City Fire Department posted on social media about an unusual multi-vehicle crash that it was called in on. One of the vehicles involved in the crash was a Chevy C/K Series truck with an interesting quirk in the cab. In lieu of a steering wheel, this truck has a Vise-Grip clamped on the steering column.
“There are all kinds of cars and trucks on the road today – different makes, models, and styles,” the Oklahoma City Fire Department said on Facebook. “But no matter how unique, every vehicle needs the same basic parts: a body, wheels, mirrors, a motor… and a steering wheel. One vehicle involved in a recent multi-vehicle crash was missing that last part.” The fire department went on to confirm that no injuries were reported in the accident.

Although this might seem like an obvious cause of the crash, the fire department clarified in the comment section of its post that although this truck was involved in the multi-car crash, it wasn’t the one responsible for it. However, it still took this opportunity to remind the good people of Oklahoma City of “the importance of keeping every part of your vehicle in proper working order – from the steering and tires to mirrors and lights.”
Upon further inspection of the Chevy truck’s interior, it has a few other issues beyond the missing steering wheel. The plastic trim that’s supposed to be around the steering column is gone, leaving a good amount of exposed writing. There’s also some wiring coming out of the dash below the center stack, which has a loose piece of trim that looks like it’s ready to fall off.

So, even if you’re driving an old truck intended for farm or worksite use on public roads, we’d like to echo the Oklahoma City Fire Department’s recommendation that your vehicle have a functional steering wheel. In addition to the safety reasons, you don’t want to get made fun of online.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/0...-in-crash-was-missing-this-important-feature/

 

[Don Frelier]

Some of us maintain a vice like grip on the wheel in traffic.

Others have a vice grip on the steering column shaft. (Might be a cheap knockoff)

But we need to coexist.

I wonder if there's a cross on the necklace there?

 

[1967coronet]

A novice for sure, as we all know you need a pair snapped on at the 10 and 2 position.

 

[chargervert]

When I was a kid,there was a guy who ran the gas station at the corner of my street who was building a 32 model A street rod coupe. He had a Buick nailhead with dual quads and long tube chrome open headers. He took me for a ride in it,using vise grips for a steering wheel! That car sounded so good with the open headers! It was a blast! I'm sure glad my mom wasn't a helicopter parent!

 

[Pecos Bill]

Would have stunk worse if he had impailed himself on the steering shaft.