Overflowing carb inlet... bad float/needle valve?

[bugnut68]

Not really cal look, but rather a low-mileage '63 with a 40horse.  Having issues with the car as it sits constantly and rarely if ever gets driven.  Trying to address issues so I can get it cleaned up and sold.  Turning it over, the carb is overflowing fuel out the inlet... is this a sign of a bad needle valve/float?  Thinking a rebuild kit may be in order.

Previously the car would run while on the choke, but not idle off choke.  No intake or vacuum leaks found to date.

[DKK Ted]

Ryan, pull the needle and seat and spray with carb cleaner and blow it out, test it. If it works, there ya go, if not, rebuilt kit, comes with a new needle and seat. Float, dunk it in solvent, see if it bubbles, also shake it, see if it has gas in it. Have fun!

Ted