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There's drillings for caliper brakes on here, which would be more set up for 700's. I know you can get adapters to raise the position of v brakes to fit 700/650 and if I'm not mistaken, caliper brakes come in varying lengths and adjustable pad heights?
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The drillings are there more as rack/guard mounts and are unlikely to line up with all but wacky specialist calipers; this frame is designed for stud-mounted brakes.
Path of least resistance for 650B would be something like Paul Motolite brakes (£££), or vintage Tektro equivalents (rare), with sliding pad mounts that can be raised enough.
Also consider that the chain stay clearance on this particular frame is quite tight.
ectoplasmosis
If you decide to go with 700C/650B, you’ll have to get creative with the brakes as the studs on your frame are positioned for 26” rims.