Fuel filter adapter / line connection ??

[yossarian19]

OK.
Short story: Is it safe / wise to use rubber fuel hose on a barbed fitting, or does it need a smooth fitting to seal properly?
Long story: So I'm running 3/8" Dorman nylon fuel line.
Somehow I wound up with a 02 Camaro LSI filter.
I know about the C5 part but it isn't a good match to my motor since I have a rail mounted pressure regulator & return nipple.
The Camaro filter has a male quick connect & a 14x1.5 O ring female fitting.
I got a Dorman piece that has the appropriate male fitting but the other end of it is smooth, as for rubber hose.
Can i get away with running a 3/8" barb fiting in the nylon line & a short length of rubber fuel hose between the other side of the barb fitting & the piece going to the filter?

Really, I don't care if I replace the Camaro filter with something else - just as long as I can plumb it in without too much heartache or money spent on oddball fittings.