Great back story!
I personally love the back stories more than the cars themselves. :eek:
Welcome aboard! Love the fact that you are having your daughters assist. They will have great memories later in life after the get done this king your the stupidest person in the world:rofl:
My back story is similar. I was 4 when the family went to pickup my dad's first and only new car.
I grew up in the car, and learned to drive in it.
My dad drove it for 25 years as his daily driver, 325,000 miles later after his passing im keeping it alive!
As for CAM.
You can download, free, your cars Factory Service Manual from
mymopar.com.
In the FSM are the cam specs and you can use that to help if a replacement.
The members who have suggestions will be great reference too.
Not sure what you know about 273s but there are 2. 64-65 had unique intake manifold bolts due to the heads. The block and bottom end is the same as 66-69
66-69 heads will bolt on the 64-65 block and allow for more intake options.
If you think you might want to increase performance in the future AND you need to replace the heads it might be a good way to go to change the heads and intake to 66-69.
There is nothing wrong with the 64-65 heads or intake.
Good luck to you and have fun with your daughters and your dad. Don't take a minute for granted!