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Check out the new Member Profile for David George on the Member Profiles page

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Recently, 6 of our members (Pete and Victoria Davies, Glenn and Karen Schimmelpfennig, and Dennis and Kay Walkingshaw) trailered their cars to Folsom, California. There they joined up with 11 other cars and went on a Sierra Passes Tour led by David Nock of the Golden Gate Austin Healey Club. David does this drive each year, and it was worth the extra effort to participate in the event. The scenery, the fellow Healey owners, and the drive itself are fantastic. Check out their story and pictures here!

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Recent Events

Meeting/Dinner 02-10-26

Attendees: Bill H aren, David and Glen Schimmelpfennig, Pete Davies, Kathy and Ron Jensen, Don Hughes, Bo Hall, Henry Morrison, Larry Jensen,
Bob & Candi Keeney, Jim & Sheryl Thornton

We had a wonderful dinner at “The Bayou” bar and grill. We had 11 members along with three wives show up. The food, Cajun themed, was excellent along with the service, atmosphere and camaraderie. It is a place that I would highly recommend and I think we will revisit in the future. They have the largest beer menu in Utah along with a full bar. Parking was a little bit of an issue but we all overcame.

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Tech Session 12-17-26
Attendees: Henry Morrison, Don Hughes, Jim Thornton, Glen Schimmelpfennig, Tom Leavitt, Craig Willoughby, Keith Mott, Dick Mueller (nonmember), Don Hancey (nonmember)
The purpose of this tech session was to remove the engine and transmission from Keith Mott’s 1965 Sprite.  The car was originally cobbled together from two wrecked cars in about 1980, and many corners were cut because of limited funds.  Despite that, it ran well until it was taken off the road in 2017.  Keith is now starting a complete off-frame restoration of the car, and getting the engine and transmission out of the car is one of those jobs that goes more smoothly with a few sets of hands and eyes. BAHC members were there to help! See the full report on the Recent Events page.

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Tech Session 12-1-25
Attendees: Brent Morley, Jim Thornton, Dennis Walkingshaw, Glen Schimmelpfennig, Larry Jensen, Pete Davies, Don Hughes, Bill Haren (new member)
It was the perfect day for a Tech Session. The weather was warm—almost 70 degrees and no wind. We met at Brent Morley’s parents home to work on his late dads 1963 BJ7. The car had been sitting for about three and a half years since Joe passed. There had been some issues with the car previously as it would run for a bit then shut down after a few blocks. The club had a tech session three years ago to get it back on the road–which it accomplished–but there must have still been some issues that were waiting to show up. Everyone also met Bill Haren our newest member. Welcome Bill! Glad to have you onboard, and it was great to have you jump in and contribute. Read the full report on the Recent Events page!

Tech Session: 8-30-2025 Pete Davies Home
Attendees: David George, Pete Davies, Keith Mott, Glen Schimmelpfennig, Larry Jensen, Bo Hall, Bob & Candi Keeney, Don Hughes, Tom Levitt
The session started at 9:30am with 10 members in attendance.
Hot coffee, delicious scones, and fresh banana bread had been provided by David and some of us hadn’t eaten breakfast so they were much enjoyed.
David is one of our members that lives quite a distance from Salt Lake City. He spends 7 months in Arizona and 5 months in Idaho Falls, so we don’t see him very often, and most of us had never met him until this past Saturday. He trailered his 100/4 down to my house on Friday afternoon, and we unloaded it. It needed some love and attention to the electrical system sorting out some issues. Well, that was what we thought when we started. The session turned into a two day marathon as there was a myriad of issues that surfaced once we got into trouble shooting. If you didn’t get a headache there is something wrong with you. Read the full report with all the pictures on the Recent Events page.

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British Field Day
Attendees: Dave Maxwell, Glen Schimmelpfennig, Keith, Matt & Liz Mott, Pete & Victoria Davies, Dennis Walkingshaw, Jim & David Thornton, Jonathan Hanson, Henry and Chris Morrison, Dil Strasser, Ron Jensen, Wayne Mortensen

Saturday June 21st was the annual British Field Day at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. The beautiful weather that day just added to the experience. It little chilly on the drive in the morning, but it warmed up to the mid 70’s by 10 AM and stayed that way for the rest of the day. We had a good showing by our club with eleven Healeys and one Elva race car that belonged to Henry Morrison. I estimate that there were about 150-200 cars in the show so it was a great representation of the British Marques, from Mini’s to Rolls Royces and everything in between. The British motorcycle manufacturers were also well represented with about 30 plus bike on display. There were several food trucks to choose from when it came time for lunch and each one had a scrumptious menu. The autocross was set up and some of the cars took turns running the course. Read the full report and see all the pictures on the Recent Events page.

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Walkingshaw BBQ and Drive to Springville

Attendees: Dennis & Cay Walkingshaw, their long time friend David, Dil and Dianne Strasser, Henry & Chris Morrison, Pete & Victoria Davies (dog Allie) Glen & Karen Schimmelpfennig, Ron & Kathy Jensen, Bob & Candi Keeney (dog Max), Five of the Nate Walkingshaw clan.
This year as always the drive and BBQ to the Walkingshaws beautiful home in Springville was a great success. We didn’t have as many Healeys make the trip as we usually do; only four this year. Some members, me included, didn’t want to brave the 100 degree heat that was forecast for later in the day. We opted for a more comfortable drive home and took my wife’s BJ9 as we live 1 1/2 hours north of Springville. Everyone gathered at the South Town Mall parking lot in Sandy at 9 AM and hit the road at 9:30. We traveled west and then turned south on Hwy 68 to our first pit stop in Saratoga Springs. Read the full report on the Recent Events page!

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Club Meeting/Social Event 5-13-25

Attendees: Henry & Chris Morrison, Glen & Karen Schimmelpfennig, Pete & Victoria Davies, Dennis & Cay Walkingshaw Troy & Kristina Duffin, Dil & Dianne Strasser, Don Hughes, Jim Thornton, Larry Jensen.
There wasn’t much to discuss at May monthly meeting, so we decided to make the May club meeting a “Social Event.” We all gathered at Woody’s drive-in in Murray and enjoyed a burger for dinner. It was a lot of fun with 15 members in attendance, which included spouses. The starting time was 6:30, which worked out well as there was no one else there and the person behind the counter said that it was a “slow night”. Orders came out quickly, and we filled up a good portion of the inside seats as it was a bit chilly and windy outside.  Rain was in the forecast, and only one member chose to drive their car, Larry Jensen. I think he is trying for the mileage award this year as he is the only member to drive a car to the last two gatherings. Keep it going Larry. I don’t know about the rest of the members but it was raining at our house, so my wife said “no way”. There was a lot of good conversation and a little bit of club business. The business had to do with a few trophies and a framed cork board that had numerous club patches and plaques from past events attached to it. The trophies and the framed board were donated to the club by the “Don Colman Family”. As you may remember he was a long time member who passed away just before the end of last year. It was decided that the trophies should stay with the car which was purchased by club members Bob and Candi Keeney. I’ll make sure they get them. The framed cork board was given to our club president Henry Morrison. It will be mounted on the wall in Henry’s storage garage where his car collection resides.  Dinner finished up around 8 pm, we said our goodbyes and headed for home. 

There was some discussion about club events for the rest of the year. I have already sent this schedule out a couple of times so please print it out and save it. The schedule is also available on the Upcoming Events page. If more events are added, you will be notified by email, and the web page will be kept updated. We can pretty much schedule a Tech Session when it’s requested, so please contact me if you need one and I’ll get it on the schedule.

Pete
BAHC Secretary

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Tech Session 5-3-25
Attendees: Dennis Walkingshaw, Henry Morrison, Glen Schimmelpfennig, Jim Thornton, Don Hughes, Matt Fetterman, Troy Duffin, Dil Strasser, Larry Jensen & Pete Davies
The tech session on Saturday was a huge success. We met at Dennis’s home at 9am and were greeted with hot coffee and freshly baked cookies and banana bread, Thank you Cay. Everybody had arrived by 9:15 and Dennis promptly got to work going over the necessary things that should be checked after a long winter hibernation. He did a beautiful job of laying out all the necessary tools, fluids and maintenance items and used a checklist (RMHC Annual Checklist), published by The Rocky Mountain Healey Club ( RMHC), of items to inspect. Read the complete report with more pictures on the Recent Events page.

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Beginning of Driving Season Breakfast 4/19/2025
Attendees: Henry and Chris Morrison and their son Connor, Jim Thornton, Glen and Karen Schimmelpfennig, Dennis Walkingshaw, Pete and Victoria Davies, Larry and Melissa Jensen
The second annual beginning of brightening season breakfast was held Saturday, April 19th, at Ruth’s Diner. This year the weather cooperated better, sunny and clear, as opposed to last year when it snowed and some members had trouble getting out of their driveways. Eleven members show up at Ruth’s Diner in Emigration Canyon for breakfast. Two members, Henry Morrison and Larry Jensen, braved the 30-degree weather and drove their Healeys. Larry showed his dedication by driving with the top down! It was chilly!!!! Everyone got there on time, and we were seated right away. When the waiter asked what we would like to drink, a unanimous call for “coffee” echoed through the dining area. A lot of friendly discussion ensued with many different topics being covered. Breakfast was over by 9:30 am and we all gathered in the parking lot for a group photo and then headed home. For those that couldn’t make it, we hope you will join us next year.

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Tech Session 3/29/2025
Attendees: Henry Morrison, Glen Schimmelpfennig, Dennis Walkingshaw, Dave Maxwell, Matt Fetterman, Pete Davies, Don Hughes, Larry Jensen, Dil Strasser, Troy Duffin.
Saturday’s Tech Session was a success, and we were eventually able to install the new brass bushings in to Matt Fetterman’s spindles. We had a few setbacks though. Dave and Matt set the pace for the repair work. The old bushings were removed without much trouble, and the lower ones installed in each spindle without any issue. The top bushings were another story. Matt had ordered the necessary parts from AH Spares, and we all expected them be an easy installation; not the case. While pressing in the top bushings, one of them opened up along the split line which distorted the bushing to the point that it was unusable. Dennis mentioned that he had some extras at his home, and he left on a 40 minute round trip to get them. Upon his return, we set up the spindles in the press and went back to work. Read the full report on the Recent Events page.

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Christmas Party
This years party was once again held at Henry and Chris Morrison’s home. We had a really good turnout with 19 members present for the festivities. Guests stated arriving at 5:30, and Henry opened his bar to start mixing libations for those that wanted one. There were a number of  different hors d’oeuvres also placed on the bar and everyone started sampling, yummy!
Larry and Melissa Jensen brought a prime rib that Larry had been slow cooking all day and, as in the past, it was done to perfection; very tender and juicy, thanks again Larry. There were a number of side dishes along with some home made pies, ice cream and a cake for dessert. Conversation was lively and plenty. It was good catching up with members that we haven’t seen in a while. Check out the full writeup and all the pictures on the Recent Events page!

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BAHC Members Glen and Karen Schimmelpfennig recently attended the AHCA Conclave in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin with their beautiful, supercharged, 1969 Sprite. They came back with some great memories and two(!) awards. Below is their account of the event and some pictures.

Wisconsin 2024 Conclave, food, fun, new friends, old friends—FUN times! Road America raceway, what a blast, the noise, the iced tea, and people, we were able to drive around the racetrack eight times with no helmet, vroom, vroom. We had a car show every day, in a sea of Austin Healey’s – in the parking lot, on the road, in the races, and sitting along the street in Elkhart Lake just shining. YES, our little red car WON Best in Class Sprite and Best in Show Class Sprite: MK1-4, felt like a kid in a candy store! Guess who took our picture, Steve Kirby from Southern California, and the President of AHASC.

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Sept 21, 2024 Northern Drive
Attendees: Henry Morrison, Keith Mott, Dennis and Cay Walkingshaw, Pete and Victoria Davies
Dennis Walkingshaw led the tour from the south which met up at I-80 and State Hwy 65 in Parley’s Canyon. There were only two cars, Henry Morrison and Dennis, that showed up at 9:30 am and so they started up Hwy 65 north through the mountains towards Morgan. The morning was brisk but skies were clear and filled with sunshine. Perfect for our Healeys as we all know how they like the cooler weather. Read the full account on the Recent Events page.