Hi Ryan. Thanks for sending us your question today. It really depends on the condition of the transmission as to what might be causing your problems If you are restoring a 1988 Suburban and have not rebuilt the trans, or...
From your description, it sounds as though your ignition switch is faulty. If there is power on the wire when trying to crank, it could be a faulty starter. You could ask for help from a certified mechanic at YourMechanic...