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Monthly Newsletter of the Bonneville Austin-Healey Club

June, 2015 www.bonnevillehealeyclub.org Vol. 32 No. 6

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PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS: The May Tech Session

was a productive one.

Two members now

have working

hydraulics in their

Healeys. Next Tech Session is scheduled for June 6th,

12:00 noon, at 2177 West 2200 South. The main subject

is to make an attempt at breaking a rear differential’s

habit of marking its territory.

If it wasn’t for Tech Sessions this year, the Hundred

would be languishing in the garage. At least the weather

has been dry enough to go to the Sessions. We drove to

the May meeting in the Hundred, but as we approached

the half way mark, the weather turned really wild. The

winds and rain were so bad that Sandy thought that a

tree was going to fall on us. The rain blew horizontally

through the side. I hadn’t put in the side curtain.

The Brighton/Silver Fork drive also had inclement

weather forecast. The Club still did the drive, or at least

part of it. As a group, we decided to skip the top of the

canyon, and just stop at for lunch. We missed all you fair

weather people.

For those of you who missed the May meeting. Doug

Lewis was there, looking very good after his fight with

CCS, (Cancer, Chemo, and Surgery). I’m sure he will be

even better looking than before.

I called Don Hughes the other day. He is doing fine for

just having a heart valve replaced. His doctor said that

with the amount of calcification on his valve he was only

a week or two from having a major problem. Don was

very lucky to have a personal physician who spotted his

problem when he did. Get Well Soon.

June 20th is the annual BCMU Field Day at Liberty Park. I

am planning on attending. I hope to see a large

contingent of Healeys there.

Healey on up to the Citris Grill on June 9th.

Happy Healeying.

Dave

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EDITOR’S COMMENTS:

Shortly after this issue

is published, I’m set to

undertake one of my

major “Bucket List”

trips. Some of you

know that I’m a big fan of European motorcycle

road racing. For the last year, my son and I have

been planning a trip to the Isle of Man for the TT

races. If you are not familiar with the Isle of Man, it

is an island situated in the Irish Sea between

England and Ireland. Since 1907, except for the war

years in WWI and WWII and one year for a “mad

cow” quarantine, the TT has been held. It is run on

a 38 mile street and road course that runs through

villages and over the mountains on the island.

Famous winners include Geoff Duke, John Surtees,

Mick Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Joey Dunlop,

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John McGuinness and many more motorcycle

legends. The Isle of Man has about 75,000 full time

residents and adds over 35,000 spectators and

racers for the TT.

In addition to Healeys, most of us are, to some

extent, Anglophiles. The sports cars and motorcycles

of the 50’s and 60’s were amazing and are still

amazing now. Just go to British Field Day to see

what I mean. British racetrack names such as

Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Goodwood, and Thruxton

are well-known in the United States. The music of

the “British Invasion” in the 60’s and 70’s was the

soundtrack of our lives. James Bond, Sherlock

Holmes, Monty Python, Peter Sellers, John LeCarre,

the Royal Family and many other British icons are

favorites in the U.S. I’ve always been interested in

all things British. I’m not sure if my interest in

Healeys was a result of this interest or if this interest

was the result of my love for Healeys. Anyway, I’m

looking forward to my trip and wish I could make a

visit to Warwick to see the Healey works in its

prime.

I received an email from Paul Klein, who is a friend

of David George, indicating that he would like to

purchase a 50’s-70’s Jaguar either an “E” type or a

XK120/140/150 or a Big Healey. If you can help, he

can be reached at paul.klein1968@gmail.com.

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BONNEVILLE AUSTIN-HEALEY CLUB 2015 OFFICERS

President: Dave Maxwell: 801-943-4803 1752 E Paulista Way, Sandy, UT.84093 sanddmax@gmail.com Vice President: Ernie Reno: 801-969-2521

5711 So.4270 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84118

Treasurer/Secretary: Sandy Maxwell: 801-943-4803 1752 Paulista Way, Sandy, UT 84093 sanddmax@gmail.com

Membership: Jim Thornton: 801-485-9404 3503 Millcreek Cir. SLC, UT 84106 jimt@secten.com Activities: Don Hughes: 801-293-0473 1281 W. September Morn. Circle, SLC, UT 84123 And/Or: Dil Strasser: 801-581-1544 2237 Logan Way, SLC, UT 84108 TheStrassers@hotmail.com Newsletter Editor/Historian: Craig Mossberg: 801-942-0750

2026 Brady Creek Dr. Sandy, UT 84093 cmossberg@comcast.net Webmaster: Jon Hanson: 801-583-7512 1375 Roxbury Rd. S.L.C., UT 84108 jmh-consulting@earthlink.net

AHCA Delegate: Dave Maxwell: 801-943-4803

UPCOMING EVENTS June 6: Tech Session. 2177 W. 2200 S. at noon. June 9: Monthly Meeting at Citris Grill. June 20: British Field Day- Liberty Park. June 25-28: Idaho British Car Club Summer Tour to Walla Walla, Washington. July 11: Tech Session. July 14: Monthly Meeting at Joe Morley’s. July 18: Bear Lake Drive- Cancelled. August 1: Tech Session at Sec-Ten. August 11: Monthly Meeting at Citris Grill. August 15: Mirror Lake Drive and Picnic. September 8: Monthly Meeting- Joe Morley’s. September 19: Healey Days Car Show at Sam’s Club, 6200 South State, Salt Lake and followed by a barbeque at the Colman’s.

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”Healeys on Hallowed

Ground” – Enclave 2015

ENCLAVE 2015, is an International Healey meet,

combining the best of two annual events - the

Austin Healey Sports and Touring Club’s (AHS&TC),

Encounter, with the Austin Healey Club of America’s

(AHCA), Conclave. ENCLAVE 2015, “Healeys on

Hallowed Ground” will be held July 19th – 24th in

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA. This is planned to

be the largest Healey meet, in North America, in the

past eight years. We will be taking advantage of the

historical significance of Gettysburg, and

showcasing the Austin Healey marque during five

fun and action packed days. Please find all the

details of this not to be missed, Austin Healey event,

at www.enclave2015.com.

Editor’s Note: Jim Revel is attending the Enclave.

We look forward to his report in a future issue.

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TECH SESSION- May 2, 2015

There’s always something new to learn about

Healeys and the latest Tech Session was no

exception. The day dealt with problems such as

steering issues at slow speed (Ernie Reno) and how

to rebuild clutch and brake master cylinders (Jim

Thornton and Craig Ward). We learned to read and

be very careful with the descriptions contained in

the master cylinder rebuild kits from the Moss

Motors catalog. We were also shown upright

hydraulic fluid bleeding techniques to be used

before re-installing the master cylinders in the cars.

Attendees included Dave Maxwell, Ernie Reno, Craig

Ward, Jim Thornton, Glenn Schimmelpfennig and

Craig Mossberg.

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Silver Fork Lodge-May 16

Nine hardy souls and their BJ-9's of various flavors

met up at the parking lot at the base of Big

Cottonwood Canyon at 10 am on May 16. It is well

that we took the weather forecast seriously as it

proved to be on target. At the base, it was decided

to go only as far as Silver Fork Lodge and there was

no argument on that suggestion. It was pretty much

dry on the drive up but started to snow lightly as we

approached Silver Fork Lodge. A little later, the

snow picked up but was never what one would call

"significant" and the temperatures were such

that nothing was sticking. With a fire in the fireplace

inside the lodge and snow outside, it was

more winter-like than in January and February.

Conversation was lively and broad ranging...from

proper care and maintenance of Healeys to

overpowered Bugeyes and Prince to the size of the

trees that gave their all for the parking barriers just

in front of the lodge. Attendees included Ernie and

Vickie Reno, Dave and Sandy Maxwell, Craig and

Linda Lee, Terry and Peggy Hartt and Jon Hanson.

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Submitted by Jon Hanson

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May 12th Minutes

Dave Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. The meeting was held at Joe Morley’s BBQ. Members in attendance: Jim & Sheryl Thornton, Craig Mossberg, Dave & Sandy Maxwell, Jon Hanson, Allen Brown, Doug & Ann Lewis, Don Colman, Ernie Reno, Doug & Kristine Barneck, Jim Revel, Craig Lee, Terry Hartt. Membership: Currently there are 44. Byron Little has reinstated his membership for 2015. Club membership still needs to be updated on our web site. Treasurer’s Report: The checking account balance is adequate for club’s needs. Newsletter Editor: Craig Mossberg would appreciate articles for the newsletter. Other Business: The club will have a Tech Session on June 6th at 2177 West 2200 South. New Business: Jim Revel made a motion to reinstate the Park City Car Show. The club was asked to cosponsor the event, the club voted to not sponsor the car show. Updated Activities for 2015 June: June 6: Tech Session to be held at 2177 West 2200 South 12:00 noon. June 9: Monthly Meeting will be at the Citris Grill, 3977 South Wasatch Blvd. June20: British Field Day-Liberty Park June25-28: Idaho British Car Club Summer Tour. July: July11: Tech Session will be discussed at June Meeting. July 14: Meeting at Joe Morley’s. July 18th Salmon Days, Bear Lake Drive CANCELLED. Do you have any ideas for another activity? August: August 1st, Tech Session, topic to be determined prior to the date. August 11th: Monthly meeting at the Citris Grill, 3977 South Wasatch Blvd. August 15th: Classic car show has been cancelled. The club will drive to Mirror Lake, bring a lunch and we will picnic with the chipmunks. September: September 8th: monthly meeting at Joe Morley’s. September 19th, Healey Day with a Shine and Show at Sam’s Club 6200 South State Street. Followed by a BBQ at Don and Marion Colman’s.

Submitted by Sandy Maxwell

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Origin of Words and Phrases

*HOT OFF THE PRESS* As the paper goes through the rotary printing press friction causes it to heat up. Therefore, if you grab the paper right off the press it is hot. The expression means to get immediate information.

*CURFEW* The word "curfew" comes from the French phrase "couvre-feu", which means "cover the fire". It was used to describe the time of blowing out all lamps and candles. It was later adopted into Middle English as "curfeu", which later became the modern "curfew". In the early American colonies homes had no real fireplaces so a fire was built in the center of the room. In order to make sure a fire did not get out of control during the night it was required that, by an agreed upon time, all fires would be covered with a clay pot called-a "curfew".

*HOGWASH* Steamboats carried both people and animals. Since pigs smelled so bad they would be washed before being put on board. The mud and other filth that was washed off was considered useless "hog wash".

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British Field Day

British Field Day will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Liberty Park from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Liberty Park is located between 500 East and 700 East and between 900 South and 1300 South in Salt Lake City. Registration starts at 8:00 am. Registration cost is $10 per car or bike or a

maximum of $20 regardless of the number of cars or bikes registered.

Please get there early so BAHC cars can be displayed together.

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Team Healey-Sebring 1962

Team Healey Sprite drivers Steve McQueen and Stirling Moss at Sebring in 1962.

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Healey X7- Body by coachbuilder, Tickford, and

rejected by Nash for the Nash Healey. Nash demanded a different body for the Nash Healey.

Back Cover: Falcon bodied Sprite, driven by

John Sprinzel, at LeMans in 1960.

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Craig Mossberg, Editor Bonneville Banter 2026 Brady Creek Drive Sandy, Utah 84093