Reproduction driveshafts

[66FBCharger]

I thought I read somewhere that someone was considering reproducing driveshafts. Is there anyone doing this? Is anyone planning on doing this?

[Chatt69chgr]

You can get those made up in just about every town.  Do you want a reproduction to be just like the originals?  I think they had a weight on the front that you don't get now.  Plus, I think they were 3 inch dia.  Seems like most of the shops make them up now in 3-1/4 inch dia.

[suntech]

Mark Williams makes nice ones

[66FBCharger]

You can get those made up in just about every town.  Do you want a reproduction to be just like the originals?  I think they had a weight on the front that you don't get now.  Plus, I think they were 3 inch dia.  Seems like most of the shops make them up now in 3-1/4 inch dia.

I inquired at a driveshaft shop years ago. I want one just like the original. The original one has the diameter step down near the rear u joint. The shop said they couldn't make one with the necked down section.
I am not sure why the shaft necks down. I figure if Chrysler bothered to neck it down, there must be a good reason. I am guessing it was to give the mufflers some extra clearance.