There could be clues, but all circumstantial: 1. CAB AND BED SAME ORIGINAL PAINT COLOR!!!!(under the layers) and it's Cameo correct and per paint code. Bingo! (Other models shared some Cameo two tone colors.)(57 should have a paint code plate) 2. Any chalk markings indicating 3124 3. Correct bed and etc. 4. Big rear window 5. "Custom" cab features. 6. Fender spear 3124 7. History/previous owners recollection or old pix. 8. Since there is no real way to tell, there no way to dispute someone who says its "not a clone". What would it matter to the value if it was all correct parts/accessories/features/original color? Nothing. But Buyer beware.
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