Ok, here is the current situation.... today, I opened up the distributor cap.... a pertronix unit, and switched out the springs inside the rotor.... the unit came from the manufacturer with their middle of the road tension springs installed.... I swapped out those ones for the softer springs.... two minute job.... started her up and started to roll out of my parking spot... before I made it 10 feet, I could already see a ton of improvement.... when I turned onto the highway, instantly pleased with a very smooth and non hesitating slow acceleration.... once up to 55 mph, cruised without any loping.
So, I just needed the distributor to be able to advance easier, faster, completely... basically...
Thank you for all the assistance, gentleman!
Dang!
And I was going to tell you it was the thermostat!
I'm glad you figured it out.