Driveshaft Capability

[69bronzeT5]

Hey all;

I'm working on getting my '69 on the road. Just want to cruise it as-is while I'm restoring my '71 Charger R/T. It's a 318-2bbl/ 904 automatic car originally but has a 383-4bbl/ 727 automatic in it now. It still has the original 8 1/4 in it. I have the original driveshaft from the car as well as the driveshaft that came out of the '68 Newport we pulled the 383 out of. Will any of those driveshafts work? I'm looking for an 8 3/4 to put into it but was wondering if there was a driveshaft I could use in the meantime with the 8 1/4 or if I'd have to get one made. If that's the case, I'd just hold off until I can find a local decent 8 3/4.

Thanks!

[John_Kunkel]

A tape measure is your friend here.

[BSB67]

A tape measure is your friend here.

This.

You don't want shorter than the original, but you also need at least 3/4" from bottoming out.

[69bronzeT5]

Hey guys;

Thanks for the input. I just got an 8 3/4 for a screamin' deal so I'll use the proper driveshaft