Engine Number - stamped on the right side of the block to the rear of the distributor. Engine number for 1953 has a prefix of LAY.
Example: LAY 567014
| L |
1953 |
AY
|
Tonawanda built 235 cid w/Powerglide
|
567014
|
Engine Serial Number
|
| 6 cyl. - 235 cid - 150 hp - 8.0:1 Comp Ratio - 3x1 Carb - Auto Trans |
Engine Casting number located on the right front of the block behind the fuel pump. Casting number on early blocks was 3701481, on late models 3835911.
Transmission number - Early transmission unit number with a prefix identifying the model year, assembly plant and transmission type.
Example: LV 001001
| L |
1953 |
V
|
Cleveland built Powerglide
|
001001
|
Unit Number
|
Transmission Number on late model year Powerglide transmissions indicates the type, month and day produced and the shift it was assembled. Code located on the rear face of the case on the lower right corner.
Example: C1120N
C
|
Cleveland Powerglide |
11
|
November |
20
|
20th Day
|
N
|
Night Shift
|
Rear Axle Number identifies the gear ratio, the build month and day, and plant where assembled. Code located on the front right side of the differential carrier.
Example: LW0629
| LW |
Corvette Axle - 1953 Axle built at Fear & Axle Plant
|
06
|
June |
29
|
29th day of month
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