Well problem solved.... it was spark plugs new plugs and it runs great now

 

but still have the overheating prob, I've pulled the t-stat out and drove it a couple hundred miles today.... so I need to figure out why it's overheating with the t-stat in before I can get out the driveway!

oh and yes new battery, and while I was there a new Fuel Filter:)

Pull the radiator out of the car. Inspect it to make sure all the cooling fins are there.

Also check for a clogged radiator.

 

nipper

been there done that but I have not had a shop test it...