Thanks kccwoerth for the ideas. I have checked for vacuum leaks point gap. This week I will replace the tune up parts.

Let me tell you about the car. I am the second owner and have owned the old girl for 18 years. She has 21k miles on her and original paint, wheels and hubcaps (had original tires when I first recieved the car). Ten years ago while at a cruise the motor started with the problem that I have discribed before. Then on the way home the brakes went out. I got home safely but the old Concord sat till 3 weeks ago. The old paint has had it and when I fix one brake cylinder; another one pops. My goal is not to let this car sit but keep it as a driver and maybe a mild custom.
Thanks for the help,
Mike