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@OldSkoolRacer
Well i came across this way of converting to SS by accident after i saw the kit on the Evans website. Getting a SS or flip flop rear wheel build is not cheap as you probably know, and then my issue was that i'm on old 26" road wheels (1976 Raleigh) and wanted 700c size which means a new front wheel also.
I have heard of ppl simply using a shimano 6 or 7 speed cassette without the derailler and simply installing the chain around the cog that sit best in line with the chainwheel - this does of course restrict you to a cog which is probably not the best for SS though!
As for wheels - yes they are definately cheaper to buy either s/h or new - I am getting a set of 700C "sport touring" wheels from Decathlon - £45 for the pair with q/r and shimano freehub on the rear wheel. Should do me for now until i can afford a BLB special, and they have to be a damn sight better than my goosed wheel bearings that i am coping with atm - i have 10mm of play in the front wheel lol!