Choosing parts for my first road bike project

Hey guys,

Decided to take the plunge and go straight in into build my first ever road bike. I have bought a Gazelle champion mondial AA special from evo533 which is currently being repainted. I am now starting to look into parts for it. I am going to go for a classic look with silver plated components and so need your help in picking reasonable priced but good quality components.

The first one I am looking for is an 1inch threaded headset. Any suggestion? I know campagnolo does ones but it is a bit price ~£50, planet-X as an FSA TH-365 Duron X Headset that looks interesting but not sure if it will fit as it looks taller than the standard 36.5 stack height.

Second are a good pair of wheels. I have been looking to the campagnolo branded ones which seem to have quite good reviews. But most of them don't come in silver. Is there are any good available on the shelves? Or will I need to have someone building them for me? If so any recommendation for hubs, rims and spokes compatible with campagnolo?

Thirdly I am looking into a quill stem, handlebar and seatpost. Nitto seems to be highly recommended but pricey, I will pick a noodle dropbars, but still indecisive on the others. Any suggestions?

As for groupset will probably pick campagnolo veloce or athena depending on the funds at the time. I am taking this as a long term project. Question is does the 11speed athena requires a special freehub?

Sounds like a nice project.
First, are you going vintage or modern? Sounds like a little of both from what you have mentioned. Stick to one or the other.

Headset wise. I would go for something like a this.
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&icep_item=370781187991&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
Needle bearings are more reliable and hassle free.

All the parts you need will come up in the classifieds section. Keep an eye out as there are some great parts to be had.

Good luck with the build.

Sounds like a nice project.
First, are you going vintage or modern? Sounds like a little of both from what you have mentioned. Stick to one or the other.

I am going modern but with a vintage look. Is this a bad idea?

What size are the drop outs of your frame? Modern wheels will require 130mm spacing. Older frames are spaced at 126mm. Fiddling with the spacing of the axle is required. Small compatible issues will crop up but you should be able to get round them.

I am having it re spaced from 126mm to 130mm so it shouldn't be a problem.