whats this for?

[ARGONUT]

I'm thinking about getting my argosy ready to paint next spring.
I know what every thing else is on the outside is except this.
Looks like it was installed by a po.
It's two pieces of ss folded and pop riveted to eather side of
the furnace vent. Whats its purpose ?

[85MH325]

Without seeing a photo, my guess would be that it was some kind of shield to keep wind from getting to the pilot light and blowing it out.

Roger

[ARGONUT]

Thank you, that sounds like that would be it.
Sorry about no picture, but i'm having problems ataching pics to a post, and i ran out of time this morning before work.
thanks again