well guys here's where it stands, and check my rationality. Right now I do not know if it's a lean or a rich condition right of idle, car came from Missouri (but never really driven) to Colorado (no oxygen whatsoever 8^) ):

I have adjusted timing by feel, right now to best running, but real close to where I had it dialed in off the timing light, so that I'm good with.

I have a Edelbrock carb kit coming in the mail, tons-o-rods jets, and springs. Here is what I intend to do

A lean condition can result from the primary spring not extending quick enough to lift the primary rod out of the jet orifice, rich can be just opposite.

Also the primary shot of the accel pump can be adjusted for a longer shot of fuel, or a shorter shot, as mentioned earlier. I seem to be getting a good (visual) shot of gas when I snap the throttle open.

Here's my plan, I'm going to put the stiffist spring in first and gauge results, if poor I will put in the lightest spring for the primary's. This should tell me I'm lean or rich, then I can also adjust the accel shot accordingly also to supply a longer or lesser shot. Then for fine tuning I can look to the jets.

How's that sound? This will be the first carb I mess with, but I've done a ton of reading on it. Just thought I'd run it past you guys, as I know a bunch of you have experience with carbs.

P.S. I really appreciate all the responses, good to have a sounding wall.