OK...Why do you need 3/8" shafts then?  If the existing motors are NEMA 34 then replace them with NEMA 34.  If all you can find is a 1/2"shaft, buy a new motor pulley or bore out the old one.  If you go to NEMA 23 motors, you'll have to make new motor mounts.  
Personally, I give it a shot with the old motors.  It won't cost you anything to try.  If they don't work, then replace them.  You'll use the same drives, power supply and BOB regardless.