Smog container , no brainer ?

You guys were right on with my trans seal thanks ! I just bought a daily driver 318 a/c car. There is a round container with 3 or 4 vacum lines going to carb and what not. I have always been told and feel lees is more. Can I remove the container and lines and cap at carb. All the lines are 30 years old and I can replace but I just want to simplify. Its already a rat nest with a/c (blows Ice Cold). Thanks again guys. I attached pic of car , but can take pics of container.