Editor's Note: This is the fifth installment in CHP from Mark Stielow, builder of many Pro Touring-type '67-'69 Camaros. He's building this '69 Camaro, the Thrasher to illustrate what it takes to ...

Back in 1969, most of those who wanted to buy a new Camaro went for the base model, with Chevrolet building over 150,000 units in this configuration. The RS was obviously rarer, as only close to ...