Bob,

Congratulations on your purchase. Here's a partial answer to your questions:

Con-ferr makes a several racks in various lengths and widths. I'm sure you
can arrange for them to semi-custom build one for you. Go to my homepage
links at <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/index.html">Vanagon Cafe
links</A> I have links set-up near the bottom to several rack manufacturers
including Con-Ferr.

On the tank overflowing: That's a fairly common problem for older Vanagons.
The grommets at the top of the tank are probably all dried out, or any of the
many hoses and T-connectors. The easiest route IMO is to go to VanAgain's
site and order Ken's hose kit. There is a link in the same page for him.
Hopefully that's all it is and not a rusty hole. I'm sure the PO knew about
this problem since it would happen everytime you filled up with gas.

I don't know if anyone making a parcel tray underdash like the old vans but a
few of the vendors a have listed in the links like GoWesty sells a plastic
console for the dash.

Aftermarket seat swivels are available again from several list vendors. If
you want the real thing, find one from a wrecked Westy. There are 3 pieces
which you need to remove. Pmail me if you want additional details on this.

Drips on coolant "...hanging from the block..." is certainly a sign of a
headgasket problem. You may want to check the archives on this since it would
take to much room to discuss here.

BenT
San Francisco