If the choke opens too much, it will run too lean and will probably die when you put it in gear or try to accelerate. If the car runs good once it's fully warmed up, it should be in the choke adjustment and/or components.
That about sums up the problem right there. I will have to look into how to fix this. Carbs are a new monster for me. It smells like its running a little rich, and after I turn off the car my garage smells like a gas station. Is that normal from residual fuel sitting in the dish?