Originally Posted by Gdads51
Maybe Mike B can come along and confirm or correct what I have suggested.

I think you nailed it Dan!

Here's what I can add...

The block casting number 8378307 span 1958-62.

The 235 engine code suffix "J" was used from 1957-62

I see the block date code based on the pictures breezy supplied after you posted as I 3 7 (September 3, 1957) which like you mentioned above, more than likely had it end up in a 1958 model year truck.

Mike B smile


Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD