Is this a decent bike for a build?

[PatrickHenninger]

I've read that the older bikes have better welds than the newer Chinese made bikes, and I have a friend in Georgia that could pick this up for me. Any insight would be great! Thanks!

1961 Columbia

 

[professor]

Lots of room but think about stopping.

 

[TATE-rides-2-WHEELS]

I'm more of a straight bar frame kinda guy myself