After seeing photos of other Chrome Domes on the Forum, I felt compelled to get my own.  This was the most difficult motor I've ever serviced.  Not only were the parts hard to find (but not impossible), this thing also has a much more complicated motor setup when compared to other Rainbows.  I just about lost my religion on this one!  LOL!  I'm not quite sure about what accessories go with this model because it came with some duplicates, including a "dusting brush" upholstery tool. 

The original two prong cord was in marginal shape, so I replaced it with a new grounded cord and grounded it to the motor.  I feel like a grounded cord is safer since there is so much metal AND the motor in this model is more vulnerable to water intrusion.  The paint and chrome are in excellent shape too. 

Has to be one of my favorites.  Bought on in about 1977 and then found a brand-new in the box specimen just recently.  Great machines!

Your Chrome Dome is really beautiful!  Someday, I hope to have a PN model too. 

I'm waiting on parts to arrive.  As soon as they do, I'll post photos of the reassembly process.  I kind of think most people aren't as fascinated as I am with the rebuilding and servicing aspect, so I try not to post too much about all the stuff that I do.  For me, it's not just about collecting.  It's also about taking something and discovering what's wrong and learning how to fix it.  I wish I had the skills that some have with paint and other restoration techniques. 

Those Rainbows can be very tricky.  That Chrome Dome is particularly problematic to take apart and get back together with the three fan stages.  Bought one new in about '77 and just had to take it apart in the townhouse in Chicago.  Never could get it back together correctly and took it back to the Rainbow dealer on Cicero Ave with my tail between my legs. They put it back together perfectly with no questions asked.  OMG!  Just checked and they are still in business 35 years later at the same address!  Something to be said for that.

You're right!  The motor on the Chrome Dome was the most difficult motor I've ever serviced.  But I took very detailed photos when I took it apart, so I'd know for certain how to reassemble it.  I had a really difficult time getting the fan stages apart too.  On the D3, Rainbow designed each stage with a small lip, making it easier to tap them off with a screwdriver.  The motors on the later models are quite easy to work on when compared to the D and D2 models. 

That's a very nice collection!