No Dave it isn't. I have about 1-1/4" between them. I wanted to leave a little space just in case I have to lean the grille back a bit. Tough to mock something like this up without the body and hood to see where I am but I'm sure it will be fine. Thanks for the compliments. I too am tired of the cookie cutter cars out there. I think if I have to look at one more red Deuce with tan interior I'm gonna puke!