Dave, You can narrow down, your 1955 to 1957 block,
to a month, day, and year.

The block "date code" casting is near the 3837004.
Something like... C 7 56.

Powerglide would also indicate hydraulic lifters.
55.2 - 57 trucks had 3837004 casting but with solid lifters.


-Tom

1950 Chevy 3100 w/ 1956 235