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Thanks @falconvitesse yeah it's around 24" which is my size.
There'll inevitably be some faffing about with stem length.
I'm pretty sure it's built for 27" wheels - I just can't get a front wheel in to measure the brake drop accurately. Guess you can work it out by measuring from the hole in fork to the axle but haven't tried before.
I had a Bates BAR with 27" wheels a few years back and it was a PITA having different tyre and tubes sizes from my other bikes and less choice, but I'll do it if that's what works best.
nankatsu-
If this frame is Charlie McCoy's track frame you can be pretty well certain it was built for sprints, not 27's.
Gillot's would have been embarrassed if a rider of his class were seen at the track on a gappy frame with their name on it! Also, if you look at the pics of his geared TT bikes you will notice they have short reach brakes, implying he was a man who liked close clearances.
clubman
Hi @nankatsu
Lovely frame, it is large what size is it 24"
I'm assuming your fairly tall otherwise your right it's not going to work out. If your having to file down the axles to fit the frame then you have the wrong hubs/wheels. Invest in a decent pair of vintage wheels even if this frame doesn't work out you can use the wheels on another frame.
I have a similar Gillott which I use for commuting and have fitted 27" rims, I tried sprints and 700c rims but it came up a little happy to be honest.
Is yours built for sprints or 27" or both?