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@skelley2
got this from the seller, seems a nice guy actually.
*"the frame dates to late sixties, early seventies. It's a bog standard steel frame, (probably equivalent to 501). Top Tube from the centre of the steering tube to the centre of the seat tube is 22" (56cm), seat tube from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube is 21 1/2" (55cm). The crank length is 165mm and the rear wheel spacing is 120mm. The chainline is approximately 43mm. *
see:http://sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html
For conversion tips see: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/deakins/how-to-fixed-conversion.html
*This frame has nice long horizontal drop-outs and a nice, usable single ring cottered crank. I have a saddle for it, basic but usable. The frame is rusty but usable, with the addition of a set of wheels, new chain and handlebars this could make a cheap usable hack, if you like riding fixed spend some time stripping the frame and upgrading the parts, you'd have a super bike.
Someone stole the back wheel off my mtb fixie, I'm swapping this frame to get it back on the road! I have a usable hub but I need a rim and spokes, that's why I'm looking for a 26" wheel."