Here's another listing that supports Mike's contention that it's a 36-39 block. This is from GMpartswiki coming up with the April 1950 Master Parts catalog. The same entry is in the July 1946 and July 1947 Master Parts Price Lists. That in combination with the D 8 6 casting would say it was cast on April 8 1936.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.