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@BigH
Hey there Peter.
In terms of finding out which group your parts belong to the Zeus logo on the world is older, then the newer groups are the ones with the Zeus and also the Zeus 2000 parts are mostly made of titanium and have a soft matt grey look and are not magnetic.
From looking at the catalogue your seatpost looks to be from the older models, 'Tija de sillin Zeus Criterium (180 mm)' It should come in 7 parts including the actual post. The pedals seem to also be from the older catalogue but the Pista pedals had more of a sharp end to the top of the cage, if you get what I mean. They are most probably cut down road ones like RVL's. But its not such a big deal as you could always make them sharper with a dremel and some sandpaper.
Take a magnet to the headset and if it doesn't attract then its probably 2000, if not then its Criterium. Not 100% sure though.
I've looked at you pedalroom page a few times actually when researching Zeus. Your frame has nice bridge lugs where as mine doesn't :-( It also seems to be in much better condition too.
Ive found quite a few hubs on ebay, mainly overpriced but its possible to get sellers from the us to send them over to europe. I got mine from ebay.fr for about £70 but they have the cog still attached and no lockring, and also needed a service. So if you look hard enough you can get them quite cheap!
The fork seems to be different to all the older Zeus models. I think I've only seen them on the Razesa's but with a variation of a gap in the fork crown on the sides. Like this guys one. http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/razesa-pista-custom-zeus-6004
The thing is, Zeus/Razesa made frames for lots of other people, so pinpointing specifically what it is will be very hard. Ive had days when I though about branding it Razesa but then I look hard at the catalogues and images online I think its deffinately a Zeus. So its up to you really.
If I was you I would brand it a Razesa and paint it a rad two tone flouro fade with all black parts, but thats purely based on the fork. If you do brand it Zeus then it will have to go down the classic route or it will look kinda anti.
What size seatpost is it and what threading is the bb? do you also have any background info/history on the frame?
Would be very nice to see a full spanish build though.
Let me know how you progress!
Ps. Message me if you want to buy some Zeus/Razesa bar ends ;-) I give you good price!