Trying to get a 235 to turn over

[73kay]

Hey guys,

I posted a bit ago about getting a 48 gmc project for $400, well I just got it for $300 and now the fun begins. Here is what I got:

cab - has some rust issues that I will have to address, plan to sandblast the whole dang thing
frame - solid as far as I can tell
engine- looked up the casting and I believe its a 54 235
tranny- smallest 3 speed I have ever seen, haha

and a whole bunch of odds and ends, a steering column emblems, the wiring, the truck was basically taken completely apart and most of the sheetmetal thrown out except the cab.

So I started tinkering with the motor and checked it for oil and poured some fresh oil under the valve cover and try to prime it to attempt to see if it turns over. I had to take the starter apart and clean out some loose metal out of it and got that working with 12 volt car battery. Anyways hooked it up and the engine will turn over sooo slow.

I would like to see if she will run eventually and see if I can use it but Idk why it is turning over so slow. Do I have an options to get a 12v starter that will bolt up to the old school bellhousing?

I'm pretty much just starting from scratch and trying to figure out how everything goes and I would appreciate any suggestions, thanks