1998 Chevy 1500 4x4 5.7 auto

I bought this truck non running and it has electrical
problems. I'm only getting a large click sound from
the starter . I removed the starter and had it tested
and it's good , I tightened all bolts on starter and
replaced and still only a loud click when turn the
ignition. The ignition column has been broke open ,
and no key needed to turn ignition switch, the guy I
bought it from said it's does start the way it is . The
guy I bought it from has removed a part from
steering column , unknown what it is , I do have the
part.  First things first, there is 1 ground strap by
the starter that's from the frame to the firewall and
2nd ground strap connected to frame and other
end broke off , Where does it go ???  HELP PLEASE
??!!  Would that ground strap cause the Click at the
starter ?? Would it keep my truck from turning over
/ starting up ??  Any help with where I go from here
??  The starter is good and connections are tight .
So any ideas on what to check next ?? The ground
strap that's broke ?? I bought a new one where
should it connect ??  PLEASE HELP ??  HELP ME
GET IT TO TURN OVER !!?? Can I run a jumper wire
directly from battery to starter ??