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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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In honor of "Shark Week" on Discovery HD this week, here is my 68 "shark sighting" today at the Jersey Shore
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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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Beautiful, but I think I need a bigger boat.
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Nice! I want those wheels.
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 01:59 AM
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Beautiful! Are those considered Bullet wheels?
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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i'm speachless,and pictureless.beautiful!
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Looks great I'm a big fan of Shark Week. We have alot of seals on Cape Cod and now alot of Great White Sharks between Chatham and Provincetown. There are a few of the Corvette type sharks here as well.
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I have those on my Camaro...very nice looking car you have there!
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Originally Posted by Lupigiato
In honor of "Shark Week" on Discovery HD this week, here is my 68 "shark sighting" today at the Jersey Shore
That pic should be a postcard or featured in a calendar - absolutely beautiful. BK3
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LOL! Thanks for the compliments guys. Torque Thrust II wheels. Shark week is a family favorite on TV and the land version as well.
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simply stunning!!!

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I just got back from the Jersey Shore and saw five C2's , but no sharks ... maybe that's a good thing!
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Great looking shark. Much prefer the land to the water version.
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I love the wheels/tires, they really accent the car body. What wheels and tires? Thanks
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I love the wheels/tires, they really accent the car body. What wheels and tires? Thanks

17x8 Torque Thrust II's, 245/45/17 Dunlop Direzza DZ101.
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That's one beautiful shark, love the rims as well.
Thanks for the pic
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I love shark week and awesome car!!
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