Actually, nevermind that last post.

I decided it would be better to go back and take another look. I didn't switch any wires just yet, but did pull wire #1 and used an old spark plug to check spark... and it looks like I may have plenty of spark.

So... this may turn into a mystery problem if spark is not the problem. But I still plan on getting newwires just in case, especially since the problem has gotten MUCH worse since I changed the plugs. Now the car is almost not drivable.... so I am hoping that I just damaged the already bad wires...