RE: Max Wedge driveshaft

["Gary H." <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

One article pointed out that these were "heavy duty" but did not explain 
what that meant. The only thing I recall reading is that the driveshafts 
were "specially balanced" to handle the extra speed. I don't think they 
were bigger diameter than a big block driveshaft. The boot may have had 
extra adhesive to keep it secure at Max Wedge speeds, but that is 
something I heard but can't verify in a reference.  

I looked in a police car reference book to see if there was a special 
heavy duty cop car driveshaft but could not find one listed. I may have 
overlooked it if it is there. If so, it would seem a good candidate for 
the max wedge cars.

Thanks,
Gary H.

W.A. Edison wrote:
> 
> I'm putting one of my 64 Sport Furys together as an authentic Max Wedge 
> car,
> at least as authentic as I can make it. I've found a ball and trunnion
> driveline that looks to be new. What is the diameter of a MW original
> driveshaft? The one in my 383 Sport Fury is 2 3/4" in diameter. Are they 
> the
> same or did the MW come with a beefier driveline? Thanks/ Butch


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