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@Oswald
Don’t take this the wrong way because it’s your bike so you can do what you want … but … Are you sure? I don’t normally like Ed’s builds but something similar to his Colnago build in the 'more steel with modern groupset thread' is what I be trying to achieve if this was my bike and I wanted to update. Sorry but your plans sound very 'label' driven.
Thomson may make some good equipment but it does not belong here! If you’re building a renaissance bike, like the previous poster, in my opinion (everyone has one on the internet!) I’d suggest polishing the seat post you have and keeping the stem. Assuming you’re happy with your current position mark the insertion point into the frame then remove the seat post, mask below the insertion point (you don’t want to polish below as they’ll slip when you re-install) and start polishing. If you need new parts because they are in such a poor condition then look for some NOS parts on the bay or at CampyOldy which are in keeping with the frame era.
You mention a 17 degree stem .. assuming the stem is going to be mounted at the same height as you have at the moment this will lower your bars approximately 30mm for a 100mm stem can you ride in the drops in that position? If you can then slam your existing stem ..
The Athena lever clamps will fit the old bars the same as the latest bars, although there is sometimes an issue with the curves. If you need new bars then there are road bars available which will fit quill stems - Cinelli Giro D'Italia 64 Bars (26.0) re-issue and Deda Speciale 26 Handlebars (25.8) etc ..
On the wheels front take a look at the Ambrosio Nemesis or Chrono F20 rims if you want to use tubs partnered with some Ambrosio or Novatec silver hubs . Or Silver Open Pro. Something classic looking and still resonably light.