Joe, Thanks but that lift was at the muffler shop not my garage. It sure would be nice to have but a larger garage would be first. Maybe after college is paid for.
Jeff, the exhaust piping does route around the tank but there is plenty of clearance for air flow between the two. Heat transfer to the tank should be minimal. The pipes are no closer that what I have seen on many new cars.
Scott, his Eagle project is the building and installation of 6 treated wood benches for the sports field at the church. The are constructed using 4x6 posts (3) and 2x12x10'. Turned out very sturdy. We install them weekend after next.