Okay, took too long, but here's the engine serial number decoded:

0016117T54XB

0016117 - Engine 15,116 from the New York Plant
T - Tonawanda, NY
54 - 1954 model year
XB - 3800 series

We found out at Homecoming that we have the wrong flywheel for it, so the search begins. Was a shame too, because we had everything else we needed to start the thing. Including empty beer bottles.

Jim

1957 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside
235, 3-speed w/OD
In the Stovebolt Gallery